Apparently the recent tragedy in South Asia also reminded William Safire of Voltaire's disillusioned reaction to the Lisbon earthquake. Safire, unlike Voltaire, is not so much impressed by divine indifference as by human compassion.
Apparently the recent tragedy in South Asia also reminded William Safire of Voltaire's disillusioned reaction to the Lisbon earthquake. Safire, unlike Voltaire, is not so much impressed by divine indifference as by human compassion.