Quote Critique

"History is a collection of agreed upon lies." - Voltaire (French philosopher, 1694-1778)

Cynicism from an imprisoned drunk drug abuser is generally unpleasant, but it is easy to like the words of this famed Freemason. The conspiratorial nutcase in me screams "Dead On!" but rationally, this quote is snarky wisdom that builds nothing. I believe it, but now what?