The Quotes of François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire)

Born: 11/21/1694 12:00:00 AM Died: 5/30/1778 12:00:00 AM

Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.

Judge of a man by his questions rather than by his answers.

I have always made one prayer to God, a very short one. Here it is: "My God, make our enemies very ridiculous!" God has granted it to me.

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.

The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.

Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.

Freemasonry, as a tradition, is built on the spoken word. It is a mystic tradition that has been passed down from lip to hear across the centuries. It acknowledges the power of language to transform the mind of the individual and even the course of history itself. Throughout history, great changes in civilizations and the rise and fall of empires have depended on a few words, spoken into the right ear at the right time. Freemasonry places great importance on remembering the thoughts of our ancestors. It is from these thoughts that we can learn how to navigate the maze of life and avoid the pitfalls that have entrapped the unfortunate. The Masons below have all contributed to the wisdom of the world and we have selected a small portion of their knowledge to be shared here to inspire, uplift and educate.