OK, this is really fascinating! I thought Boswell's description of Voltaire's religious beliefs was very interesting (I guess I'd always thought he was an atheist) and rather in-character, really.
VOLTAIRE: Yes. You have a noble desire to be King of Europe. You say, 'I wish it, and I ask your protection in continuing to wish it.' But it is not probable.
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Re: Meeting Voltaire: as documented by James Boswell
Date: 2020-10-12 04:54 am (UTC)VOLTAIRE: Yes. You have a noble desire to be King of Europe. You say, 'I wish it, and I ask your protection in continuing to wish it.' But it is not probable.
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