I die adoring God, loving my friends, not hating my enemies, and detesting superstition.

Je meurs en adorant Dieu, en aimant mes amis, en ne haïssant pas mes ennemis et en détestant la superstition.

Voltaire

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Approaching death

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Voltaire

Language

French

Time

1778 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

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France Europe

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Citation

Voltaire. Note to his secretary, Jean-Louis Wagniere. 28 Feb. 1778.

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And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.

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Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

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We know the truth, not only by the reason, but by the heart.

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Time
1670 1670s 17th century
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Pascal, Blaise. Pensées [Thoughts]. Paris: Chez G. Desprez, 1670, no. 1.

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