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“It is far better to be silent than merely to increase the quantity of bad books.” quote by Voltaire
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“It is far better to be silent than merely to increase the quantity of bad books.”

Voltaire

About This Quote

Source Book: Candide, 1759

Silence is preferable to adding more harmful literature.

In simple terms: Better to stay quiet than spread bad ideas.

Key Takeaway

Choose silence over contributing low-quality work.

Themes

speech quality responsibility

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

ethical literary

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • publishing
  • social media posts
  • teaching

Key Concepts

ethical communication information overload

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you speak despite potential harm?
  • How do you assess the value of content before sharing?
A Different Perspective

Silence can also suppress necessary critique.

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