Our observation of nature must be diligent, our reflection profound, and our experiments exact. We rarely see these three means combined; and for this reason, creative geniuses are not common.
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Our observation of nature must be diligent, our reflection profound, and our experiments exact. We rarely see these three means combined; and for this reason, creative geniuses are not common.
DENIS DIDEROTThere is less harm to be suffered in being mad among madmen than in being sane all by oneself.
DENIS DIDEROTThe Christian religion teaches us to imitate a God that is cruel, insidious, jealous, and implacable in his wrath.
DENIS DIDEROTGratitude is a burden, and every burden is made to be shaken off.
DENIS DIDEROTGive, but, if possible, spare the poor man the shame of begging.
DENIS DIDEROTJacques said that his master said that everything good or evil we encounter here below was written on high.
DENIS DIDEROTPassions destroy more prejudices than philosophy does.
DENIS DIDEROTThe philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.
DENIS DIDEROTI like better for one to say some foolish thing upon important matters than to be silent. That becomes the subject of discussion and dispute, and the truth is discovered.
DENIS DIDEROTOnly the bad man is alone.
DENIS DIDEROTIf you disturb the colors of the rainbow, the rainbow is no longer beautiful.
DENIS DIDEROTIgnorance is less remote from the truth than prejudice.
DENIS DIDEROTWhat a fine comedy this world would be if one did not play a part in it.
DENIS DIDEROTI have not the hope of being immortal, because the desire of it has not given me that vanity.
DENIS DIDEROTWhat has not been examined impartially has not been well examined. Skepticism is therefore the first step towards truth.
DENIS DIDEROTScepticism is the first step towards truth.
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