“All is for the best in the best of possible worlds.”
Voltaire
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This quote is attributed to Voltaire. Voltaire was a French writer, philosopher. A French Enlightenment writer and philosopher known for advocating freedom of speech, reason, and tolerance. Explore voltaire quotes, freedom…
Famously mocking Leibnizian optimism in his novel 'Candide', Voltaire uses this phrase to satirize the blind acceptance of suffering as part of a divine plan. It serves as a sharp critique of passive complacency in the face of real-world tragedies, urging a more pragmatic and active response to human misery.
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