Quotes from Famous World Writers, contd._ Voltaire

Today, we continue our quotes with one from the late French writer and intellectual figure Voltaire (1694-1778). We imagine one can find some of his works at the Boulder Bookstore in Boulder, Colo.

Those of us who have tried creative writing can certainly identify with Voltaire on this quip.

Here is the quote:

"The only reward to be expected from the cultivation of literature is contempt if one fails and hatred if one succeeds."

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