Quote by: Voltaire

I tried to believe in God, but I confess to you that God meant nothing in my life, and that in my secret heart I too felt a void where my childhood faith had been. But probably this feeling belongs only to individuals in transition. The grandchildren of these pessimists will frolic in the freedom of their lives, and have more happiness than poor Christians darkened with fear of Hell.


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Author Bio


  • NameVoltaire
  • DescriptionFrench writer, historian, philosopher.
  • AliasesFrançois-Marie Arouet; Age of Lewis XIV, Author of The,
  • BornNovember 21, 1694
  • DiedMay 30, 1778
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Poet; Historian; Essayist; Playwright; Autobiographer
  • AwardsOrder Of Merit For Arts And Science; Fellow Of The Royal Society