“The maxim that men are not to be praised before their death was invented by envy and too lightly adopted by philosophers.”
Quote by Luc de Clapiers
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Luc de Clapiers
Luc de Clapiers, known by his pen name Voltaire, was a prominent French writer, philosopher, historian, and an influential figure of the Enlightenment, born on August 6, 1715, and died on May 28, 1747. His works, characterized by satire and humor, have had a profound impact on literature and thought. more
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