Quote by Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

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

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

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This quote suggests that it can be challenging to liberate individuals who are devoted to their own foolish beliefs or ways of thinking. People who hold on tightly to misguided notions or ideologies might resist attempts to change their perspective, even when presented with compelling evidence or reasoning. The quote implies that such individuals are metaphorically bound by their own ignorance and are unwilling or unable to break free from their self-imposed limitations.

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By Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

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