Ancestor Quote by Voltaire
“It is ourselves alone that make our days lucky or unlucky. Away, then, with a vain prejudice, the invention of the priesthood, which has been transmitted by our ancestors to an ignorant people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Candide by Voltaire, 1759
Human destiny is shaped by personal choices, not by external doctrines or inherited beliefs.
In simple terms: We control our luck, not priests.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal agency over inherited dogma.
Themes
philosophy
free will
skepticism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- critical thinking
- overcoming superstition
Key Concepts
determinism
religious authority
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on external authority?
- What personal choices shape your fate?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex social influences.
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