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Feb 20: Voltaire's LETTERS ON THE ENGLISH

Voltaire Observes the Quakers

Because the early Quakers shook, trembled, and quaked when
they became inspired—they received the title of "Quakers." This
sect attracted the keen-minded Voltaire, who made interesting
notes on them during his visit to England.

Read from Voltaire's LETTERS ON THE ENGLISH ....  Vol. 34, pp. 65-78