Voltaire Quotes
Voltaire was an 18th-century French writer and philosopher whose sharp wit targeted hypocrisy, intolerance, and lazy thinking. His observations remain pointed because the human tendencies he skewered -- revering our own chains, mistaking convention for sense -- haven't gone anywhere.
His quotes work well in essays, debate prep, philosophy discussions, or social media posts that call for a little intellectual edge. Look through the collection for Voltaire's particular brand of clarity.
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“God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.”
“It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.”
“Common sense is not so common.”
“Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do.”
“It is not sufficient to see and to know the beauty of a work. We must feel and be affected by it.”
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