There are truths which are not for all men, nor for all times.

Il y a des vérités qui ne sont pas pour tous les hommes et pour tous les temps.

Voltaire

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Nature of truth

Author

Voltaire

Medium

Letter

Language

French

Time

1761 1760s 18th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

France Europe

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Citation

Voltaire. Letter to Francois-Joachim de Pierre. 23 Apr. 1761.

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The first step is the hardest.

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Time
1763 1760s 18th century
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I find that the best goodness I have has some tincture of vice.

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Medium
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Language
French
Time
1580 1580s 16th century
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Original Citation

De Montaigne, Michel. "Nous ne Goustons Rien de Pur [That We Taste Nothing Pure]." Essais [Essays]. Paris: Simon Millanges and Jean Richer, 1580.

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