Creative Quotations from Voltaire (1694-1778)

Creative Quotations from . . .

Voltaire
(1694-1778) born on Nov 21

French "philosopher, poet, novelist, playwright". "He attacked tyranny, bigotry and religious fanaticism while working toward political reform; wrote "Candide," 1759."

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

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

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

Common Sense is not so common.

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

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	From an Internet collection of quotations.
R:	"In "Instant Quotation Dictionary," by Donald O. Bolander, 1979."
A:	From an Internet collection of quotations.
N:	"In "Speakers Sourcebook I," by Eleanor Doan, 1960."
K:	Attributed.