Voltaire Quotes about Wisdom

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It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.

It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.

Voltaire

Wisdom, Freedom, Fool

"Le dîner du comte de Boulainvilliers: Troisième Entretien". Book by Voltaire, 1767.

The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.

Voltaire

Inspirational, Wisdom, Educational

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.

Voltaire

Wisdom, Clever, Men

Common sense is not so common.

Voltaire

Life, Wisdom, Witty

Dictionnaire Philosophique "Common Sense" (1765)

Once your faith persuades you to believe what your intelligence declares absurd, beware, lest you likewise sacrifice your reason in the conduct of your life.

Voltaire

Wisdom, Believe, Sacrifice

"Questions sur les Miracles". Publication by Voltaire, 1765.

Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?

Voltaire

Wise, Wisdom, Learning

Philosopher: A lover of wisdom, which is to say, Truth.

Voltaire

Love, Wisdom, Philosopher

The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.

Voltaire

Education, Wisdom, Book

"Historical and Critical Memoirs of the Life and Writings of M. de Voltaire". Book by Louis Mayeul Chaudon, p. 348, 1786.