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The true triumph of reason is that it enables us to get along with those who do not possess it.

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Voltaire emphasizes that the true success of reason lies in its ability to help us navigate relationships with those who lack it, demonstrating the power of understanding and empathy.
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Writer, French
French writer and philosopher
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