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Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, and advocate for civil liberties. His wit and criticism of injustice challenged the established political and religious order in France. He remains an enduring icon of free thought and human rights. Here are 406 of his quotes:
He advanced toward me without moving his hat, or making the least inclination of his body; but there appeared more real politeness in the open, humane air of his countenance, than in drawing one leg behind the other, and carrying that in the hand which is made to be worn on the head. "Friend," said he, "I perceive thou art a stranger, if I can do thee any service thou hast only to let me know it." "Sir," I replied, bowing my body, and sliding one leg toward him, as is the custom with us, "I flatter myself that my curiosity, which you will allow to be just, will not give you any offence, and that you will do me the honor to inform me of the particulars of your religion." "The people of thy country," answered the Quaker, "are too full of their bows and their compliments; but I never yet met with one of them who had so much curiosity as thyself. Come in and let us dine first together."
Voltaire
Voltaire
Occupation: French Writer
Born: November 21, 1694
Died: May 30, 1778
Quotes count: 406
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