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Quote by Voltaire: Dare to Think for Yourself

„Dare to think for yourself.“

VoltaireVoltaire's quote urges bold independent thinking – a guiding theme of the Enlightenment.
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Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet, was an 18th-century French philosopher, writer, and Enlightenment thinker known for his wit and advocacy of freedom of speech and tolerance.

This quote by Voltaire encourages bold and independent thinking, a core idea of the Enlightenment.


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Inspirational quote by Voltaire: "Dare to think for yourself."

François-Marie Arouet (1694–1778), better known by his pen name Voltaire, was a leading figure of the Enlightenment. His works include philosophy, plays, essays, and letters. Voltaire passionately defended human rights, criticized religion, and advocated freedom of expression, making him a pivotal figure in European intellectual history.

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