Voltaire Quotes

François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his criticism of Christianity, especially the Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of speech and separation of church and state. ...more

Birth: November 21, 1694 - Death: May 30, 1778

The mirror is a worthless invention. The only way to truly see yourself is in the reflection of someone else’s eyes.

I don’t know where I am going but I am on my way.

Topic(s): Motivational , Travel , My Way

In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.

Topic(s): Giving , Art , Government

If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.

Topic(s): Ifs , Knows , Want

The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Important , Action

The more often a stupidity is repeated, the more it gets the appearance of wisdom.

Topic(s): Ignorance , Appearance , Stupidity

So long as the people do not care to exercise their freedom, those who wish to tyrannize will do so; for tyrants are active and ardent, and will devote themselves in the name of any number of gods, religious and otherwise, to put shackles upon sleeping men.