Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest. Denis Diderot entrailsfreeking Change image and share on social
Bad company is as instructive as licentiousness. One makes up for the loss of one's innocence with the loss of one's prejudices. Denis Diderot badcompanyinnocence Change image and share on social
His hands would plait the priest's guts, if he had no rope, to strangle kings. Denis Diderot guthandking Change image and share on social
To attempt the destruction of our passions is the height of folly. What a noble aim is that of the zealot who tortures himself like a madman in order to desire nothing, love nothing, feel nothing, and who, if he succeeded, would end up a complete monster! Denis Diderot aimattemptcomplete share on social
Genius is present in every age, but the men carrying it within them remain benumbed unless extraordinary events occur to heat up and melt the mass so that it flows forth. Denis Diderot agebenumbcarry Change image and share on social
It is said that desire is a product of the will, but the converse is in fact true: will is a product of desire. Denis Diderot conversedesirefact Change image and share on social
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 badcertaintyconfuse Change image and share on social
The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. Denis Diderot actionallowfreedom Change image and share on social
Every man has his dignity. I'm willing to forget mine, but at my own discretion and not when someone else tells me to. Denis Diderot dignitydiscretionforget Change image and share on social
