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
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 no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a woman with impunity in civilized societies. Denis Diderot civilizeharassmentimpunity Change image and share on social
When science, art, literature, and philosophy are simply the manifestation of personality they are on a level where glorious and dazzling achievements are possible, which can make a man's name live for thousands of years. Denis Diderot achievementartdazzle 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
Justice is the first virtue of those who command, and stops the complaints of those who obey. Denis Diderot commandcomplaintjustice 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
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy. Denis Diderot philosophyroadskepticism Change image and share on social
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things. Denis Diderot elevategreatpassion 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
