Absurd Quote by Voltaire
“Everything happens through immutable laws, ...everything is necessary... There are, some persons say, some events which are necessary and others which are not. It would be very comic that one part of the world was arranged, and the other were not; that one part of what happens had to happen and that another part of what happens did not have to happen. If one looks closely at it, one sees that the doctrine contrary to that of destiny is absurd; but there are many people destined to reason badly; others not to reason at all others to persecute those who reason.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Candide, 1759
The quote argues that all events follow immutable laws, making destiny inevitable and questioning the notion of random or unjust outcomes.
In simple terms: All events follow fixed laws, making destiny inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some things are beyond control.
Themes
destiny
law
philosophy
determinism
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- ethical debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
causality
free will
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we influence destiny?
- What role does free will play?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks human agency and the possibility of change.
