Enemy Quote by Voltaire
“I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: 'O Lord make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Private correspondence, 1762
He prays briefly for his enemies to become absurd, and believes this request was granted.
In simple terms: A humorous prayer for ridicule.
Find humor in adversity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
- social commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ridicule achieve?
- Is humor a valid coping tool?
May not be taken seriously as a religious practice.