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Quote by Voltaire on Inequality and Dependence

„It is not inequality which is the real misfortune, it is dependence.“

VoltaireVoltaire reflects that not inequality but dependence is the true cause of misfortune.
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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 reflection by Voltaire on the true cause of misfortune: dependence rather than inequality.


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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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