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[Some of Voltaire's wit is seems positively modern]
'"Sire, how many plays do you have in France?" said Candide to the abbé, who replied: "Five or six thousand."
"That's a lot," replied Candide. "How many of them are good?"
"Fifteen or sixteen," said the other.
"That's a lot," said Martin.'
— Apr 28, 2020 08:49PM
'"Sire, how many plays do you have in France?" said Candide to the abbé, who replied: "Five or six thousand."
"That's a lot," replied Candide. "How many of them are good?"
"Fifteen or sixteen," said the other.
"That's a lot," said Martin.'
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