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
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. Denis Diderot greatkillphilosopher 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 best mannered people make the most absurd lovers. Denis Diderot absurdlovermake 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
The blood of Jesus Christ can cover a multitude of sins, it seems to me. Denis Diderot bloodchristcover Change image and share on social
The first step towards philosophy is incredulity. Denis Diderot incredulityphilosophystep 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
If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is in wickedness. You spit on a petty thief, but you can't deny a kind of respect for the great criminal. Denis Diderot criminaldenyessential 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
