“But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.”

“What a pessimist you are!" exclaimed Candide."That is because I know what life is," said Martin.”

“Optimism," said Cacambo, "What is that?" "Alas!" replied Candide, "It is the obstinacy of maintaining that everything is best when it is worst.”

“What's a feminist?" Julie asked."Someone who thinks women are fish," Barton replied. He was smiling at Lily. "And that men are bicycles, which makes us basically useless to anyone of the fish persuasion. But it does categorize us as creatures who exist solely for the purpose of being ridden.”

“Our shortcomings drive us, motivate us – to work harder or realize another purpose/talent.”

“Destiny, Talent, Calling, purpose. each of us came with our Talents, Purpose and Calling. What you do with them is the summary of your life here on earth.”