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- There are truths which are not for all men, nor for all times. Opinions have caused more ills than the plague or earthquakes on this little globe of ours. If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him. La vertu s'avilit à se justifier. Virtue is debased by self-justification.
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Apr 27, 2024 · These famous and lesser-known quotes from Voltaire cover everything from philosophy to life's challenges to motivation—and they will likely make you think.
- “Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.” ― Voltaire.
- “Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.” ― Voltaire.
- “It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.” ― Voltaire.
- “Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.” ― Voltaire.
Mar 14, 2024 · Voltaire’s wit and straightforward thinking created a legacy for him as the writer of some of the world’s most well-known quotes. Here are the best and most inspiring Voltaire quotes for your entertainment and enlightenment.
Jun 18, 2020 · 77 Best Voltaire Quotes. 1. “Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.”. – Voltaire. 2. “Don’t think money does everything or you are going to end up doing everything for money.”. – Voltaire.
François-Marie Arouet–most commonly referred to by his pseudonym Voltaire–was a French philosopher, Enlightenment writer, and historian. He is most famous for his criticism of Christianity and his wisdom on freedom of speech and the toleration and reason of religion. Here are the best Voltaire quotes to get an insight into his beliefs and ...
Aug 18, 2023 · These famous quotes from Voltaire will no doubt make you think deeper or even question some aspects of today’s life! 1. “Those who can make people believe absurdities, can make people commit atrocities.”