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
There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge... observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation collects facts; reflection combines them; experimentation verifies the result of that combination. Denis Diderot acquirecollectcombination share on social
It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it. Denis Diderot accuseconventiondespicable 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
The first step towards philosophy is incredulity. Denis Diderot incredulityphilosophystep Change image and share on social
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 acquirecommandforce Change image and share on social
We are all instruments endowed with feeling and memory. Our senses are so many strings that are struck by surrounding objects and that also frequently strike themselves. Denis Diderot endowfeltfrequently Change image and share on social
From fanaticism to barbarism is only one step. Denis Diderot barbarismfanaticismstep 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
