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Creative Quotations from Voltaire (1694-1778) born Nov 21 French philosopher, poet, novelist, playwright; He attacked tyranny, bigotry and religious fanaticism.

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2 Creative Quotations from Voltaire (1694-1778) born Nov 21 French philosopher, poet, novelist, playwright; He attacked tyranny, bigotry and religious fanaticism while working toward political reform; wrote Candide, 1759.

3 The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbors, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all..

4 Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.

5 Originality is nothing by judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another.

6 Common Sense is not so common.

7 I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.

8 Fetch some Creative Thinking at Creative Quotations! Visit CreativeQuotations.com today!

9 CREDITS: Copyright 2008, Baertracks. BeMoreCreative & Creative Quotations are registered trademarks. Public domain photo from Wikimedia Commons. Background music licensed from Sound Ideas.

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