Voltaire
Modern France Enlightenment
Biography
French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. Famous for his wit and advocacy of civil liberties.
Life Dates
Born: November 21, 1694
Died: May 30, 1778
Notable Quotes
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
"Common sense is not so common."
"Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers."
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities."
"Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one."