"The moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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Insight & Reflection

The theme of character is universal, yet Voltaire manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on character often shapes our reality.

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.

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