Quote by Voltaire

It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.

It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is challenging to liberate or change the mindset of foolish individuals who are strongly attached or loyal to their own misguided beliefs or behaviors. Fools, being inherently ignorant or lacking sound reasoning, might hold on to ideas or habits that are detrimental to their well-being or the welfare of others. Trying to persuade or educate such individuals can be a futile endeavor since they are often unwilling or resistant to breaking free from their self-imposed limitations.

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