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
Watch out for the fellow who talks about putting things in order! Putting things in order always means getting other people under your control. Denis Diderot controlfellowmean 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
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
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
It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it. Denis Diderot accuseconventiondespicable Change image and 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
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
