Furthermore, because Voltaire was persecuted in Europe for his ideas and even exiled from Paris, he appreciated the Russian Empress's flattery and recognition of his talents and progressive thinking.
Selain itu, karena Voltaire dianiaya di Eropa atas pandangannya dan bahkan diasingkan dari Paris, ia menghargai pujian dan pengakuan Permaisuri Rusia ini atas bakat dan pemikiran progresifnya.