The book heavily revolves around exploring the philosophical statement termed by Leibniz as "all is well and is for the best" and it's other Panglossian aspects as introduced by a philosopher character in the book.

Candide, a jolly good fellow falls for the daughter of The Baron of Westphalia, Miss Cunegonde and is thus thrown away from the palace by some noble kicks which set the plot in motion following a number of misfortunate events in a very humorous way. Candide, thus to seek Cunagonde follows an adventure all around in which he and his fellow voyagers come to know the prevailing corruption, injustice, suffering and a great deal of turmoil and dissatisfaction in every faction of diverse societies. Despite all this and losing a lot, Candide happens to maintain his Panglossian philosophy.

This book on one perspective reflects the vanity and hypocrisy of the aristocratic riches at the time of Voltaire and the philosophical reflections can almost seem as a satire. But although, Candide and his mates despite all the contradictions show such a big spirit of optimism and forbearance and do their best to do the right things and maintain them from their sides. Candide maintains on curing ourselves on vices and follies that we frequently inflict upon ourselves or that can't be helped. We must see to it that we do not live in a perfect world among perfect circumstances indeed, but it is still in our capable hands to cultivate our garden, to push the destiny of our seemingly dystopian world towards a better world as much as possible.

Theologies aside as it may baffle, but although it offers a good deal of adventure and is written with quite exquisite and eloquent sequences.