# Voltaire Quotes

French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, champion of free speech and reason. (1694-1778)

Common sense is not so common.
Voltaire
Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.
Voltaire
If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.
Voltaire
Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.
Voltaire
Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do.
Voltaire

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## Frequently asked questions

### Who was Voltaire?

French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, champion of free speech and reason. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.

### What is the most famous quote by Voltaire?

One of the most quoted lines by Voltaire is: "Common sense is not so common." You will find it and 4 more famous quotes below.

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