17 October 2002 - Voltaire didn’t say

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Work saves us from three great evils: bread lines, divorce, and daytime television.

I may agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death my right to ignore it anyway.

Love truth and make fun of error.

clue:

“Work saves us from three great evils: boredom, vice, and need.” — Voltaire

“I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” — attributed to Voltaire

“Love truth and pardon error.” — Voltaire

give me a clue so sweet and true

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