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2. Voltaire has entered the chat

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 12:13 PM

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A common Voltaire quote about absurdities is:

"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities".

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Hypocrisy is a main feature of fascism [View all] Johnny2X2X Friday OP

Well stated Johnny2X2X Friday #4

Voltaire has entered the chat IbogaProject Friday #2

Excellent point BoRaGard Friday #3

. BoRaGard Friday #5