Mankind have banned the Divinity from their presence; they have relegated him to a sanctuary; the walls of the temple restrict his view; he does not exist outside of it.
DENIS DIDEROTI discuss with myself questions of politics, love, taste, or philosophy. I let my mind rove wantonly, give it free rein to followany idea, wise or mad that may present itself. My ideas are my harlots.
More Denis Diderot Quotes
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The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action.
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It is very important not to mistake hemlock for parsley, but to believe or not believe in God is not important at all.
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Integrity is the evidence of all civil virtues.
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Superstition is more injurious to God than atheism.
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My ideas are my whores.
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Scepticism is the first step toward truth.
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It has been said that love robs those who have it of their wit, and gives it to those who have none.
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Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.
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I have not the hope of being immortal, because the desire of it has not given me that vanity.
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Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
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The Christian religion teaches us to imitate a God that is cruel, insidious, jealous, and implacable in his wrath.
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When we know to read our own hearts, we acquire wisdom of the heartsof others.
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Every man has his dignity. I’m willing to forget mine, but at my own discretion and not when someone else tells me to.
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What is a monster? A being whose survival is incompatible with the existing order.
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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.
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