Quote by Voltaire on Persecution and Tolerance

„It is clear that the individual who persecutes a man, his brother, because he is not of the same opinion, is a monster.“

VoltaireVoltaire condemns the persecution of people for differing opinions as monstrous.
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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.

Voltaire criticizes the persecution of individuals due to differing opinions and emphasizes the importance of tolerance.


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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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