Book Quote by Voltaire
“It is far better to be silent than merely to increase the quantity of bad books.”
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.
Choose silence over contributing low-quality work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- publishing
- social media posts
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you speak despite potential harm?
- How do you assess the value of content before sharing?
Silence can also suppress necessary critique.