Philosopher who wrote "It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% VOLTAIRE Philosopher who wrote "It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere" (8)
5% LAOTZU Philosopher who wrote the "Tao Te Ching" (6) New York Times Nov 18, 2025
5% UNLINK Separate from a chain (6) Universal Nov 14, 2025
5% HUME Philosopher David who wrote "A Treatise of Human Nature" (4) New York Times Sep 11, 2025
4% STERILE Free from bacteria (7) USA Today Nov 25, 2025
4% IDOL Revered person (4) Newsday Nov 25, 2025
4% AUSTEN Jane who wrote Pride and Prejudice (6) Newsday Nov 24, 2025
4% DRY Free from moisture (3)
4% HARD Difficult (4) The Telegraph Quick Nov 20, 2025
4% SWEETWILLIAM Bloomer from fool, perhaps - Shakespeare? (12) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 19, 2025
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