Voltaire
Voltaire
François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionHistorian
Date of Birth21 November 1694
CityParis, France
CountryFrance
funny stupid humor
To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.
funny marriage witty
God created sex. Priests created marriage.
funny use-it-or-lose-it fool
Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
education wisdom book
The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.
inspirational life spiritual
Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.
second-chance law firsts
It is the first law of friendship that it has to be cultivated. The second is to be indulgent when the first law is neglected.
marriage humorous being-single
Marriage is the only adventure open to the cowardly.
birthday resurrection rebirth
It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is resurrection.
reading soul enlightened
Reading nurtures the soul, and an enlightened friend brings it solace.
positive funny-inspirational short-life
Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.
wise daughter mother
Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise mother. These daughters have too long dominated the earth.
taste suits candide
I read only to please myself, and enjoy only what suits my taste.
journey hiking thought-provoking
Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road.
crush love-you abuse
Whatever you do, trample down abuses, and love those who love you. Different translation: Whatever you do, crush the infamous thing superstition, and love those who love you.