It is not enough to conquer; one must also know ho · Voltaire

The best government is a benevolent tyranny temper

It is not enough to conquer; one must also know how to seduce.

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Voltaire

1694-11-21 — 1778-05-30 · Paris

Voltaire was a prolific French writer, historian, and philosopher, a central figure of the Enlightenment. Known for his sharp intellect, sense of humor, and advocacy for freedom of speech, he vehemently criticized religious intolerance and the tyranny of the aristocracy and clergy of his time. His vast work spans poetry, essays, plays, correspondence, and philosophical texts, exerting a profound influence on Western thought.