Tag Archives: Candide

That’s What He Said

Posted on 17 April 2010 by

From Candide by Voltaire. Candide and his valet, Cacambo, meet a slave with only one hand and leg. The Negro replied, “It is the custom. For clothing we are only given a pair of underpants twice a year. When we … Continue reading →

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Margaret Throws a Few Books on the Shelf

Posted on 31 March 2010 by

I am currently reading… Candide ou l’Optisime by Voltaire Many months ago I made the mistake of going to the Collected Works Bookstore in Santa Fe. After drinking an excessive amount of coffee in the cafe, I left several hours … Continue reading →

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