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
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
There are things I can't force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint. Denis Diderot adjustchangeforce Change image and share on social
The best mannered people make the most absurd lovers. Denis Diderot absurdlovermake 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
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
There is no good father who would want to resemble our Heavenly Father. Denis Diderot fathergoodheavenly Change image and share on social
The first step towards philosophy is incredulity. Denis Diderot incredulityphilosophystep 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
