“The necessity of saying something, the embarrassment produced by the consciousness of having nothing to say, and the desire to exhibit ability, are three things sufficient to render even a great man ridiculous.”
Quote by Voltaire
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A Philosophical Dictionary: From the French
This book serves as a reference for understanding various philosophical ideas and terms, offering a translation of French philosophical works into English for a broader audience. more
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