“העבודה מרחיקה מאתנו שלוש מגרעות: השעמום, המידות הרעות והמחסור.”

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.