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Satire Book Review Sean Kelly & Rosemary Rogers Who In Hell

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 18 Aug 18

Robson Books. Ltd. This is a clever, well researched, darkly funny, and occasionally sad book, listing the inhabitants of Hell, what they did to deserve it, and the legion of demons who administer their punishments. It quickly...

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Haiku Tuesday 15th November 2016

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 15 Nov 16

1/. Magpie hide and seek Spoilt by branches without leaves Spring brings camouflage 2/. Whoever declared Authors must write what they know Invented blank verse. 3/. Why does cold depress When I’m not going outdoors Away from...

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"Cultivate Your Garden," good advice from Voltaire

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29410) • Eugene, Oregon 30 Apr 16

In the very funny satirical little French novel "Candide," written by Voltaire and published way back in 1759, Voltaire ended by advising readers to tend to their gardens and let the world of politics go, at least for the moment....

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Questions Define a Man, According to Voltaire

Artgirl @owstalaga (4825) • Philippines 10 Oct 15

I found a quote while browsing Instagram. Voltaire said to judge a man by his questions and not by his answers. Hm... I've never thought of that. I always thought how people answer and talk are more important than their...

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Something to think about

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 27 Sep 12

"To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize" ~ Voltaire This is quite a quote. Who are you not allowed to criticize? Of course I wonder this at a time when our government claims that...

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“Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers”.

Lore2009 @Lore2009 (7378) • United States 22 Feb 11

Some people just know how to answer 'correctly'... they are so programmed that you really have a hard time 'figuring them out'. From their questions you can tell what they're interested in and how much they know. “Judge a man by...

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Voltaire candide

aeneas1980 @aeneas1980 (17) • India 12 Feb 10

Has anyone read Voltaire's Candide? i am going through it... a lovely piece of writing which often reminds me of the adventures of robinson crusoe. Moreover, Voltaire's text was also the first hint of early traits of colonialism....

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Food for thought.

loudcry @loudcry (1043) • India 14 Nov 09

What do you thind about this quote? "The first divine was the first rogue who met the first fool" Voltaire This quote pretty much sums the origin of God and religion. What do you mylotters whink?

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not a good time to make enemies

ruperto @ruperto (1552) • Philippines 4 Sep 09

In 1778, Voltaire on his deathbed in response to a priest asking that he renounce Satan Voltaire: "Now now good man, this is not a good time for making enemies." :)

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MUSIC!!!!!! and BANDS!!!!!!

teufelskind @teufelskind (813) • United States 23 May 08

So we all like dif kinds of music and bands.. My two fav are this one band called Creature Feature (their myspace if you want to check them out http://www.myspace.com/creaturefeaturemusic) and a singer named voltaire (his myspace...

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Voltaire

CheshireKat @CheshireKat (564) • United States 2 Apr 08

Does anyone here listen to music by Voltaire? I love the use of violins, cellos, the energetic drums, and of course his voice and lyrics are absolutely amazing. I'm intending to go see him this May when he's rounding out his...

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Have you heard "Ooky Spooky" yet?

scarywhitegirl @scarywhitegirl (2766) • United States 19 Jul 07

We got to see Voltaire in Seattle on Tuesday night, and picked up a copy of his latest CD, "Ooky Spooky," which isn't technically out for another couple of weeks. I'm really enjoying the CD, though I do think it's a little more...

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Optimism- Crock or Rock?

Wanderlaugh @Wanderlaugh (1622) • Australia 18 Jan 07

Most people will know it's almost impossible to avoid the "feel good by committee" approach to life. Every form of self-help involves some pep talk. Personally, I think it's a crock unless you back it up with something practical....

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Anyone read Voltaire??

TheNuttyTart @TheNuttyTart (36) 6 Dec 06

I just got interested in Voltaire, born in 1694 some of his quotes were so forward looking, and many still true.....!! My fav is 'I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it'.

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Any one interested in french litterature??

postergal @postergal (212) • Egypt 28 Sep 06

Any Voltaire fans inhere?? I really would love to discuss his writings and personality..and french litterature in general.. Anyone...

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