Maxioms by Denis Diderot
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.
Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefully; and is good, self-possessed, has faith and is pure; read more
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.
The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.
The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.
Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild.
Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild.
