“It is better to risk saving a guilty man than to condemn an innocent one.”
Quote by Voltaire
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Candide: and other writings
This compilation features Voltaire's influential novel Candide, which critiques optimism and explores themes of fate, reason, and human folly. It also includes other writings that showcase Voltaire's wit and social commentary. more
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Source: Delphi Collected Works of Voltaire (Illustrated)
“Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too.”
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Source: A Philosophical Dictionary: From the French