Voltaire Quotes
Browse 13 quotes from Voltaire, featuring insights on success, personal growth, leadership, mindset, and achievement.
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“Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one's garden.”
“The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.”
“We never live; we are always in the expectation of living.”
“Better is the enemy of good.”
“Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.”
“God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.”
“Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd.”
“Those who make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.”
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”
“Perfect is the enemy of done.”
“Shun idleness. It is a rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant of metals.”
“Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too.”
“Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.”
