Quote by Voltaire

Ice-cream is exquisite. What a pity it isn't illegal.

Ice-cream is exquisite. What a pity it isn't illegal.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the famous American novelist and essayist Voltaire, offers a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the pleasurable nature of ice cream. By saying "what a pity it isn't illegal," the quote suggests that the speaker finds ice cream so enjoyable that it almost seems like it should be prohibited due to its indulgent and irresistible nature. It highlights the irony of humans being drawn to things that may not necessarily be good for them and captures the sentiment of guilty pleasures.

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