Voltaire, [François Marie Arouet] (1694-1778) French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Voltaire Quote “Prejudices are what fools use for reason.”Voltaire ~ Voltaire [François Marie Arouet] (1694-1778) French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher Prejudice , Reason Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 4/28/14 I like it; way too accurate, way too often ! Reply anonymous 4/28/14 Amen. Reply Ron w13, Or 4/28/14 Check prejudices with observation, you might find , they belong to some one else. Reply jim k, austin tx 4/28/14 Everyone has some prejudices. I'm no exception to the rule. I recently saw a woman in a grocery store with one of those burkas on with only a peep hole for her eyes. This caused me to have a multitude of negative thoughts about this creature of a "religion of peace". For this I have no guilt. Reply Bob Leavitt, Charlotte, VT 4/28/14 Jim K, if I may .. a rational prejudice might well be developed for her religion, but don't take it out on the woman .. for her, it's self-preservation. As for me, I recall the Broadway Musical South Pacific and the lyric, "You've got to be taught to ... and hate, you've got to be carefully taught." Else where do prejudices come from; in MY mind, certainly not innate. Reply Ron w13, Or 4/28/14 It is just an observation of separation. If they wish to entrench themselves with their laws, Perhaps they should go back, to their home. Rather than bring their deception to our streets. Reply E Archer, NYC 4/28/14 In the search for truth, I have to be willing to expose my long held beliefs to the light of reason over and over. It has been said that after crossing the river, the canoe is left behind. ;-) SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Voltaire quote is found in these categories: Prejudice quotes Reason quotes About Voltaire Bio of Voltaire Quotations by Voltaire Books by/about Voltaire Voltaire videos Voltaire on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Voltaire