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“This self-love is the instrument of our preservation; it resembles the provision for the perpetuity of mankind: it is necessary, it is dear to us, it gives us pleasure, and we must conceal it.”

Quote by Voltaire

Book:A Philosophical Dictionary

Work

A Philosophical Dictionary

This book serves as a detailed guide through various philosophical terms, theories, and thinkers, offering insights into the history and evolution of philosophical thought. more

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Voltaire, a French Enlightenment philosopher, writer, and thinker, was born on November 21, 1694, and died on May 30, 1778. He had a profound impact on philosophy, literature, and science in France and Europe with his sharp wit and critical spirit. more

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Book:Delphi Collected Works of Voltaire (Illustrated)

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