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Français : Statue de Voltaire, Institut et Musée Voltaire – Ville de Genève- Suisse (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here is a short quote from Voltaire, a very important French writer, satirist and essayist who lived in the 18th century, the Age of Enlightenment.  I like it because it is simple, witty, and … inapplicable. Typically French? Let’s try it anyway!

“I have decided to be happy because it is good for my health.”

Voltaire

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Age of Enlightenment, Candide, Enlightenment, France, happiness, Health, Philosophy, Voltaire | 2 Comments

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1. on July 1, 2012 at 8:34 pm Marsha Nunley MD

   Love it! We consume and do all sorts of things to be healthy. Maybe Voltaire was on to something!

   
   
   • on July 2, 2012 at 4:24 pm raphaelecb

     Thank you Doctor Nunley!The best things in life are often free!

     
     

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