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“To caress the serpent that devours us, until it has eaten away our heart.”

Quote by Voltaire

Book:Candide, or, Optimism

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Candide, or, Optimism

Voltaire's renowned work is a satirical critique of optimism, following the adventures of Candide, a young man whose life is filled with misfortune and disillusionment. 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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