As the winds of change swept across 18th-century Europe, Voltaire emerged as a formidable voice of the Enlightenment. Born François-Marie Arouet in Paris in 1694, he adopted the pen name "Voltaire" and became one of history's most prolific writers and advocates for civil liberties.
With a razor-sharp wit, Voltaire critiqued the societal norms, the Church, and oppressive governance. His writings, whether in the form of plays, essays, or letters, championed reason, science, and individual rights.
Some memorable lines from Voltaire include:
"If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him."
"Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers."
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