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“Il faut cultiver notre jardin.”
— Voltaire
Why It's Lindy
A hilariously sharp, fast-paced critique of naive optimism; the final advice to "cultivate our garden" is timeless practical wisdom.
About This Volume
A satirical novella criticizing philosophical optimism ("the best of all possible worlds").
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Why should I read Candide?
A hilariously sharp, fast-paced critique of naive optimism; the final advice to "cultivate our garden" is timeless practical wisdom.
What is Candide about?
A satirical novella criticizing philosophical optimism ("the best of all possible worlds").
