All the persecutors declare against each other mor · Voltaire

Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that mak

All the persecutors declare against each other mortal war, while the philosopher, oppressed by them all, contents himself with pitying them.

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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.