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Leaf Quote - Life is bristling with thorns - Voltaire

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From a Letter to Pierre-Joseph Luneau de Boisjermain on October 21, 1769. "Oeuvres Complètes de Voltaire: Correspondance". Book published by Garnier frères, Paris, Volume XIV, letter #7692, p. 478, 1882.

François-Marie Arouet 21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778, known by his nom de plume Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his criticism of Christianity—especially the Roman Catholic Church—as well as his advocacy of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.

Voltaire was a versatile and prolific writer, producing works in almost every literary form, including plays, poems, novels, essays, histories, and scientific expositions. He wrote more than 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets. He was one of the first authors to become renowned and commercially successful internationally. He was an outspoken advocate of civil liberties, and was at constant risk from the strict censorship laws of the Catholic French monarchy. His polemics witheringly satirized intolerance, religious dogma, and the French institutions of his day.

The leaves are perfect for all year round use in the garden, hanging from trees, fixed to a wall or fence. Even perfect for Christmas hanging from your tree or the mantlepiece. Why not hang inside during the festive season then outside for the rest of the year?

Part of a series of tree leaves featuring unexpected, charming, sometimes seasonal quotes. Available singly. Each has a 3mm hole on the stalk. They can be hung using nylon line or string. Supplied flat. Can also be simply bent by hand or with pliers for a naturalistic effect. 

Suitable for outdoor and indoor settings.

All dimensions approximate.
Large Size: 146 x 179 x 0.5mm

Material: Mild steel, powder coated