“Men must have somewhat altered the course of nature; for they were not born wolves, yet they have become wolves. God did not give them twenty-four-pounders or bayonets, yet they have made themselves bayonets and guns to destroy each other. In the same category I place not only bankruptcies, but the law which carries off the bankrupts’ effects, so as to defraud their creditors.”
Quote by Voltaire
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Candide: or, Optimism
Voltaire's renowned work satirizes optimism through the adventures of Candide, a young man who experiences a series of misfortunes, questioning the philosophy of optimism. more
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