Voltaire Quotes about Learning

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If one does not reflect, one thinks oneself master of everything; but when one does reflect, one realizes that one is master of nothing.

If one does not reflect, one thinks oneself master of everything; but when one does reflect, one realizes that one is master of nothing.

Voltaire

Learning, Science, Thinking

Francois Voltaire (1977). “The Portable Voltaire”, p.67, Penguin

He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.

Voltaire

Learning, Ignorance, Stupid People

Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?

Voltaire

Wise, Wisdom, Learning

Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.

Voltaire

Learning, Knowledge, Men

"Le Chapon et la Poularde (1763)". Dialogue by Voltaire, Dialogue XIV. " Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, 10th edition", 1919.

The best is the enemy of the good.

Voltaire

Inspirational, Military, Learning

Letter to Duc de Richelieu, 18 June 1744. Although this saying is now associated with Voltaire, he is obviously quoting an Italian proverb here. The French form, which he used later, is Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien.