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Voltaire, Philosophical Dictionary Quotes: It is proved...that things cannot be other than they are, for since everything was made for a purpose, it follows that everything is made for the best purpose.
         

It is proved...that things cannot be other than they are, for since everything was made for a purpose, it follows that everything is made for the best purpose.


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It is proved...that things cannot be other than they are, for since everything was made for a purpose, it follows that everything is made for the best purpose.
         



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