There are truths which are not for all men, nor for all times.

Il y a des vérités qui ne sont pas pour tous les hommes et pour tous les temps.

Voltaire

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Topic

Nature of truth

Author

Voltaire

Medium

Letter

Language

French

Time

1761 1760s 18th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

France Europe

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Citation

Voltaire. Letter to Francois-Joachim de Pierre. 23 Apr. 1761.

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Time
1767 1760s 18th century
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Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hinder legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.

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Topic
Rhetoric
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Samuel Johnson

Author

James Boswell
Source
The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D
Genre
Biography
Language
English
Time
1763 1760s 18th century
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Original Citation

Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in journal entry, written by James Boswell. 31 July 1763.

Current Citation

Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in The Life of Samuel Johnson, written by James Boswell, edited by David Womersley. Penguin Classics, 2008.

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One of the best things about love is just recognizing a man's step when he climbs the stairs.

Colette

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Topic
Lifelong love Love

Author

Colette
Genre
Autobiography and memoir
Language
French
Time
1941 1940s 20th century
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Citation

Colette. Looking Backwards. Peter Owen, 1975.