Quote of Voltaire - All the splendor in the world...
Biography - Voltaire:
François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher.
Born: 1694 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1694 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
All the splendor in the world is not worth a good friend.
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about friendship:
It is the fool's misfortune to fail in obtaining the position, the employment, the neighbourhood, and the circle of friends that suit him.
Quotes for: greatness
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Voltaire also said...
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