Voltaire: Candide and Martin are approaching the coasts of France, and they are reasoning

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At last the coast of France was seen.
“Have you ever been to France, Mr. Martin?“ said Candide.
“Yes,” said Martin, “I have traveled through several provinces. There are some where half the inhabitants are mad, some are too cunning, others that are commonly rather...

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