Denis DiderotA collection of 26 posts

Truth

Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.

Truth

We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us but we sip only little by little a...

Respect

If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime it is in wickednes...

Religion

Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring ...

Power

Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation and lasts only as long as the f...

Poetry

Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric vast and wild.

Patriotism

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular thr...

Nature

Our observation of nature must be diligent our reflection profound and our exp...

Nature

It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that perv...

Nature

No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings.