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 designdisturbancefearful Change image and share on social
The best mannered people make the most absurd lovers. Denis Diderot absurdlovermake Change image and share on social
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy. Denis Diderot philosophyroadskepticism Change image and share on social
The blood of Jesus Christ can cover a multitude of sins, it seems to me. Denis Diderot bloodchristcover Change image and share on social
No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings. Denis Diderot beingcommandfellow Change image and share on social
Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it. Denis Diderot arouseephemeralmotive Change image and share on social
People praise virtue, but they hate it, they run away from it. It freezes you to death, and in this world you've got to keep your feet warm. Denis Diderot deathfootfreeze Change image and share on social
Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild. Denis Diderot barbaricpoetryvast Change image and share on social
Morals are in all countries the result of legislation and government; they are not African or Asian or European: they are good or bad. Denis Diderot africanasianbad Change image and share on social
There is only one passion, the passion for happiness. Denis Diderot happinesspassion Change image and share on social