Denis Diderot Quotes

The happiest man is the one who creates happiness for the greatest number of his fellow beings.

Doctors work to preserve our health, and cooks to destroy it, but the latter are more certain of achieving their intent.

Indifference makes wise and insensitivity monsters.

Ignorance is closer to truth than prejudice.

The one who speaks to you about the faults of others, will speak to others about yours.

The martyr awaits death; the fanatic rushes to seek it.

From fanaticism to barbarism is only one step.

Love deprives those who have it of spirit, and gives it to those who lack it.

Beware of the man who talks about putting things in order. Putting things in order always means putting things under his control.

Concise phrases are like sharp nails that drive the truth into our memory.

Mistakes pass, only the truth remains.

There is no legitimate sovereign other than the nation; there can be no legitimate legislator other than the people.