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Voltaire Quotes

Biography: Voltaire is known for his wit, criticism of Christianity, and advocacy... more Biography: Voltaire is known for his wit, criticism of Christianity, and advocacy of freedom of speech and religion. A leading figure of the Enlightenment, he used his works such as "Candide" to attack societal norms and promote rational thought and tolerance. His sharp wit and unapologetic approach to critique made him a celebrated and controversial figure in literary and intellectual circles. less
"Prejudices are what fools use for reason."
Tags: Wisdom, Critical thinking, Human behavior, Judgment, Ignorance
"Love truth, but pardon error."
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Love, Understanding, Empathy
"The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us."
Tags: Self-improvement, Resilience, Mindset, Positivity, Perspective
"Illusion is the first of all pleasures."
Tags: Philosophy, Perception, Psychology, Reality, Experience
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities."
Tags: Philosophy, Psychology, Belief, Influence, Power
"Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one."
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Truth, Introspection, Belief
"God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh."
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Existentialism, Society, Fear
"The secret of being a bore is to tell everything."
Tags: Wisdom, Communication, Expression, Simplicity, Storytelling
"Let us cultivate our garden."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Inner peace, Nature
"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Positivity, Relationships, Empathy
"To hold a pen is to be at war."
Tags: Creativity, Communication, Literature, Expression, Writing
"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong"
Tags: Courage, Truth, Power, Justice, Challenge
"The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Self-discovery, Learning, Knowledge
"Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do"
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Ethics, Responsibility, Self-reflection
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
Tags: Human rights, Liberty, Democracy, Tolerance, Freedom of speech
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