“Whatever you do, crush the infamy.”
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 quotes, philosophy quotes for profound insights and inspiration. Their teachings on wisdom, self-awareness and the search for meaning continue to guide people seeking clarity and inner strength.
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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…
Often translated from 'Écrasez l'infâme', this was Voltaire's rallying cry against the dogmatism, intolerance, and abuses of the institutionalized church of his time. It represents a passionate call to actively combat systemic injustice, superstition, and any authority that suppresses human freedom and reason.
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