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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.
More from Voltaire (235 quotes) →More quotes by Voltaire
- “אנשים משתמשים במחשבות כדי להצדיק את מעשיהם הרעים ובמילים כדי להסתיר את מחשבותיהם.”Voltaire
- “המידות הרעות של הרוח יכולות לבוא על תיקונן; כאשר הלב רע, לשנותו דבר לא יוכל.”Voltaire
- “הבטוחה שבדרכים היא לא לעשות דבר נגד מצפוננו. עם סוד זה אנו יכולים ליהנות מחיינו, ולא לפחד ממותנו.”Voltaire
- “עשה שימוש, אך אל תבוז. ההגזמה וההימנעות מעולם לא גרמו אושר לאדם.”Voltaire
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Books by Voltaire
Candide
2015
Zadig
2009
Dictionnaire philosophique
2010
The portable Voltaire
1949
Treatise on Toleration
2016