The Gardener's Catechism

In response to the Pasha Tuctan's question as to the Gardener Karpos's religion, Karpos replied: "... I love God with all my heart, and I sell my vegetables reasonably."

Asked about his principles, Karpos replied: "... they are few in number, but they are enough for me; and if I had more of them, they would encumber me." Prodded to name them, he added:

"Well, for instance, to be a good husband, good father, good neighbor, good subject, and good gardener; I don't go beyond that, and I hope that God will have mercy on me."

~ Voltaire, Philosophical Dictionary, tr. Peter Gay.