Quote by Voltaire on Medicine and Knowledge

„Doctors put drugs of which they know little into bodies of which they know less for diseases of which they know nothing at all.“

VoltaireVoltaire critiques the uncertainties of 18th-century medicine in a famous quote about doctors, drugs, and knowledge.
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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 ironically critiques the uncertainties of medicine in the 18th century and prompts reflection on scientific knowledge.


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Voltaire quote about medicine, doctors, and knowledge

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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