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Quote by Voltaire: Guilty of the Good We Did Not Do

„We are all guilty of the good we did not do“

VoltaireVoltaire highlights our guilt for the good we did not do. A quote on moral responsibility.
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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.

A philosophical quote by Voltaire on moral responsibility and the failure to do good.


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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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