Fools admire everything in an author of reputation. For my part, I read only to please myself. I lik...

Fools admire everything in an author of reputation. For my part, I read only to please myself. I like only that which serves my purpose.

Voltaire

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French writer, historian, and philosopher

November 21st, 1694 - May 30th, 1778