Comprehensive information about Voltaire including biographical information, facts, literary works, and more. François Marie Arouet, better known by the name of Voltaire, was born at Chatenay, on the 20th of February, 1694. This educational Voltaire resource has information about the author's life, works, quotations, articles and essays, and more.
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Articles about Voltaire or articles that mention Voltaire.
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In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another. Go to Quote / Comment
When its a question of money, everybody is of the same religion. Go to Quote / Comment
Shun idleness is the rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant metals. Go to Quote / Comment
Fear follows crime and is its punishment. Go to Quote / Comment
Injustice in the end produces independence. Go to Quote / Comment