In the neighbourhood there lived a very famous Dervish who was esteemed the best philosopher in all Turkey, and they went to consult him. Pangloss was the speaker. “Master,” said he, “we come to beg you to tell why so strange an animal as man was made.” “With what meddlest thou?” said the Dervish; “is it thy business?” “But, reverend father,” said Candide, “there is horrible evil in this world.” “What signifies it,” said the Dervish, “whether there be evil or good? When his highness sends a ship to Egypt, does he trouble his head whether the mice on board are at their ease or not?” “What,
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