It takes a certain ingenuous faith - but I have it - to believe that people who read and reflect more likely than not come to judge things with liberality and truth.

About This Quote

According to Francois-Marie Arouet or Voltaire, the French philosopher and writer, “It takes a certain ingenuous faith - but I have it - to believe that people who read and reflect more likely than not come to judge things with liberality and truth.” This quote encourages young readers to keep believing that there is hope for humanity. If everyone could see the good in others, we would be a kinder and more compassionate place.

Source: The Heart Of Things: Applying Philosophy To The 21St Century

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