When superstition is allowed to perform the task of old age in dulling the human temperament, we can say goodbye to all excellence in poetry, in painting, and in music. Denis Diderot on age
Genius is present in every age, but the men carrying it within them remain benumbed unless extraordinary events occur to heat up and melt the mass so that it flows forth. Denis Diderot on age
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 on art
The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find. Denis Diderot on best
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 on change
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 on death
Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefully and is good, self-possessed, has faith and is pure and if he does not hurt any living being, he is a holy man. Denis Diderot on faith
The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. Denis Diderot on freedom
Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest. Denis Diderot on government
Morals are in all countries the result of legislation and government they are not African or Asian or European: they are good or bad. Denis Diderot on government
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things. Denis Diderot on great
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. Denis Diderot on great
There is only one passion, the passion for happiness. Denis Diderot on happiness
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 on knowledge
The possibility of divorce renders both marriage partners stricter in their observance of the duties they owe to each other. Divorces help to improve morals and to increase the population. Denis Diderot on marriage
The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find. Denis Diderot on medical
Good music is very close to primitive language. Denis Diderot on music
When superstition is allowed to perform the task of old age in dulling the human temperament, we can say goodbye to all excellence in poetry, in painting, and in music. Denis Diderot on music
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 on nature
No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings. Denis Diderot on nature