But let us take care of our garden. — Voltaire · Smartyfair

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But let us take care of our garden. — Voltaire · Smartyfair

But let us take care of our garden.

Voltaire1694–1778 · writer · 1700s FranceVoltaire was a French writer and philosopher famous for his sharp wit and his fierce defense of free speech and religious tolerance.6 quotes

Source foundPerseverance

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Stop arguing about the world and go tend the patch in front of you.

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How sure this is: 85% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
What turned up: Candide (1759), Ch. 30, the novel's closing line, spoken by the character Candide. Trans. Tobias Smollett, rev. James Thornton (Wikisource edition).
Work: Candide
Occasion: 1759
Sources checked: en.wikisource.orgChecked using claude-sonnet-5, 21 August 2026exact closing dialogue fetched, Smollett/Thornton translation
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