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Denis Diderot Quotes

Denis Diderot quotes

French Editor, Writer October 5, 1713 – July 31, 1784

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Denis Diderot quote: "Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon..."
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "Whether God exists or does not exist, He has come to rank..."
Whether God exists or does not exist, He has come to rank among the most sublime and useless truths. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "There is no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a..."
There is no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a woman with impunity in civilized societies. Denis Diderot
Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great..."
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things. Denis Diderot
Nothing is duller than a progression of common chords. One wants some contrast, which breaks up the clear white light and makes it iridescent. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the..."
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. Denis Diderot
Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "Gratitude is a burden, and every burden is made to be shaken off."
Gratitude is a burden, and every burden is made to be shaken off. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only..."
We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "The general interest of the masses might take the place of the..."
The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "The decisions of law courts should never be printed: in the..."
The decisions of law courts should never be printed: in the long run, they form a counter authority to the law. Denis Diderot
Only a very bad theologian would confuse the certainty that follows revelation with the truths that are revealed. They are entirely different things. Denis Diderot
Watch out for the fellow who talks about putting things in order! Putting things in order always means getting other people under your control. Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot quote: "The pit of a theatre is the one place where the tears of..."
The pit of a theatre is the one place where the tears of virtuous and wicked men alike are mingled. Denis Diderot

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