Voltaire
"Those who can make you believe
absurdities
can make you commit atrocities"
Francois Marie Arouet
(Voltaire) was born on November 21, 1694 in Paris, France. His intelligence
and wit made him one of France's greatest philosophers.
Voltaire Quotes
"...the
safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret,
we can enjoy life and have no fear from death."
"God is a
comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh."
"If God did not
exist, it would be necessary to invent him."
"It is
dangerous to be right when the government is wrong."
"To succeed in
the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered."
"Man is free at
the moment he wishes to be."
"If God created
us in His image we have certainly returned the compliment."
"No snowflake in
an avalanche ever feels responsible."
"When its a
question of money, everybody is of the same religion."
Voltaire's
Homes
This house, the Chateau de
Cirey is located in the Haute-Marne district about 250 km from Paris is
where Voltaire lived for 15 years from 1734 to 1794.
This
is Voltaire's family home, Le
Château de Voltaire à Ferney was constructed in 1776.
