Quote by Voltaire on Freedom and Tyranny

„So long as the people do not care to exercise their freedom, those who wish to tyrannize will do so; for tyrants are active and ardent, and will devote themselves in the name of any number of gods, religious and otherwise, to put shackles upon sleeping men.“

VoltaireVoltaire warns that tyrants can suppress freedom if people do not actively engage.
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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 emphasizes the importance of striving for freedom and warns against the danger of tyranny through passive behavior.


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Voltaire quote about freedom, tyranny, and the importance of exercising liberty

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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