It must be confessed that the inventors of the mec · Voltaire

The rude beginnings of every art acquire a greater

It must be confessed that the inventors of the mechanical arts have been much more useful to men than the inventors of syllogisms.

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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.