Quote by Voltaire

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - pro

Summary

This quote plays with the idea of perception and doubt. It suggests that despite someone's reputation as a great patriot, humanitarian, and loyal friend, there is a condition attached to those qualities - the certainty of their death. The quote alludes to the concept that one's character might be altered or questioned if there is a possibility that they are still alive. This creates intrigue and raises the question of how our opinions of others can be influenced by their existence or non-existence.

By Voltaire

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