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Meaning
The line points to the idea that things people label as unnecessary may still be deeply important. It suggests that comfort, beauty, or excess can serve real human needs, even if they are not strictly practical.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Voltaire.
Did You Know?
Voltaire was a French writer and philosopher (1694–1778).
About Voltaire
French Enlightenment writer and philosopher of the 18th century, he is best known for his wit and sharp critiques of religious intolerance and absolutism. His works, including *Candide* and *Treatise on Toleration*, remain influential for their blend of satire and philosophical inquiry.
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