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Quote by Voltaire: The more a man knows

„The more a man knows, the less he talks.“

VoltaireVoltaire: The more a man knows, the less he talks. A saying about knowledge and restraint.
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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 wisdom that knowledge often accompanies restraint in speech.


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Quote by Voltaire: "The more a man knows, the less he talks."

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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