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A 4 page paper which examines the meaning of “cultivate our garden” as seen in the work of Voltaire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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essentially mean that a person needs to tend to their own identity, or an understanding of their own identity as it involves integrity and honor and enlightenment. It can also
represent how one can only truly help the world through tending to their own matters in the best way possible, a sort of attitude that speaks of improving the world
through ones own simple life. There are many ways to envision this image of "cultivate your garden" as was presented by Voltaire. The following paper examines the work of Voltaire,
primarily through his work "Candide," and discusses the theme of cultivating ones own garden. Cultivate Our Garden: Voltaire In the story of Candide we have a rich and
complex story of one mans struggles in life as he journeys from one adventure to another. He meets and interacts with people of power, gains great economic strength, and all
the while works to free his loved ones and protect them. He was born a simple boy and always desired for more in life. It is only at the end
that he realizes the need to live simply, to not squander ones life through frivolous activities. The culmination of this realization is seen, physically and symbolically, through the cultivating
of a garden. Through all his adventures he finds that the most powerful and most rewarding way to live his life is to physically tend to a garden as he
and his loved ones keep busy with growing and raising food and not living a life of frivolity. It keeps them busy, and it keeps them satisfied. In the
end of this story Candide, after a talk with his friend Pangloss concerning those of power and wealth, states, "I also know...that we must cultivate our garden" (Voltaire 99). Pangloss
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