"Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense."

Religion

Create & Download Quote Image

Select Template

Optimized for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Insight & Reflection

Words carry weight, and Voltaire's insight into religion is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Voltaire

François-Marie Arouet, known by his pen name Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher (philosophe), satirist, and historian. Famous for his wit and his criticism of Christianity and of slavery, Voltaire was an advocate of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.

More quotes by Voltaire →
Editorial Note: This quote is curated and fact-checked by the Quotes Archive Editorial Team. Verified Literature Specialist.

More by Voltaire

"Every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Read more →

"The silent observer understands that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

Read more →

"It is a profound truth that to speak the truth in a season of deceit is an act of supreme bravery."

Read more →

More about Religion

"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

Read more →

"All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine."

Read more →
View all Religion quotes →