Denis Diderot

The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.

The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.

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.

Distance is a great promoter of admiration!

Distance is a great promoter of admiration!

There is only one step from fanaticism to barbarism.

There is only one step from fanaticism to barbarism.

When superstition is allowed to perform the task of old age in dulling the human temperament, we can say goodbye read more

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.