Voltaire

Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet, 1694-1778) was a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher known for satire, religious criticism, and advocacy of civil liberties.

His work is often referenced in political thought, ethics, and public reasoning contexts where critiques of violence and authority are central.

Quote

“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.”

See also: Monsieur De Voltaire