Voltaire

Writer, Philosopher, and Advocate of Freedom (1694–1778)

Voltaire was a leading figure of the Enlightenment, championing freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and reason over superstition. His works, including Candide, satirized social and political injustice.

Voltaire’s wit and advocacy influenced modern liberal thought and the development of human rights.

“Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.”

He left a lasting legacy as a thinker who challenged authority and promoted intellectual liberty.