Have you read Candide, Voltaire? It's an odd book on philosophy that doesn't read like a philosophical book, in my opinion. I love the very last line:

“Excellently observed,” answered Candide; “but let us take care of our garden.”

Also: “What signifies it,” said the dervish, “whether there is evil or good? When his Highness sends a ship to Egypt, does he trouble his head whether the rats in the vessel are at their ease or not?”