“Dogs, monkeys, and parrots are a thousand times less miserable than we are.”
Book:Candide: Or Optimism
Quote by Voltaire
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Candide: Or Optimism
Voltaire's renowned work is a philosophical tale that follows the adventures of Candide, a young man who experiences a series of misfortunes, challenging the optimism of his mentor, Dr. Pangloss. The narrative is filled with irony and criticism of the Enlightenment era's beliefs and societal norms. more
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