“when man was put into the garden of eden, he was put there with the idea that he should work the land; and this proves that man was not born to be idle.”

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.