Denis Diderot Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)
Denis Diderot quotes and sayings page 2 (editor). Here's quote # 11 through 20 out of the 57 we have.
“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.”
“It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it.”
“Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs.”
“No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings.”
“There is no good father who would want to resemble our Heavenly Father.”
“From fanaticism to barbarism is only one step.”
“The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.”
“There are things I can't force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint.”
“It is very important not to mistake hemlock for parsley, but to believe or not believe in God is not important at all.”
“Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.”
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