Quote by Voltaire

Never having been able to succeed in the world, he took his revenge by speaking ill of it.

Never having been able to succeed in the world, he took his

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual described in it has experienced failure or lack of success in the world. As a form of retaliation or response to this perceived rejection, the person chooses to express negativity or speak derogatorily about the world or society. It implies that their negative remarks may stem from a place of resentment, possibly to compensate for their own personal shortcomings or disappointments.

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