Quote of Voltaire - Man is free at the instant...
Biography - Voltaire:
François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher.
Born: 1694 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1694 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
Man is free at the instant he wants to be.
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about freedom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Article I – Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be founded only on the common good.
Quotes about man, all human beings:
Voltaire also said...
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