I found Jacques' view interesting. 'For men are not born wolves, yet they have become wolves.' The bad things that happen to us, aren't arranged for the best he believes. Men create the bad things. God never gave men guns and weapons, they created them. They created these weapons in order to destroy themselves. Jacques is realistic about humans and their faults. Even though he has different views, he is a rationalist when it comes to the way he thinks. Going back to the wolves, men form their own corruption is what I think he is basically saying.
Ps. I commented on Brannen's post.
I agree, God gave man free will, so we are able to make our own decisions within circumstances. However, God is for us, and wants the best for us. So I appreciate this view that he brought up!! I agree with your conclusion of what Voltaire was saying through this quote that even though different circumstances are introduced into life, men can form their own corruption or they can bring about a certain prosperity.
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