Denis Diderot Quote

Ignorance is closer to truth than prejudice.

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

Denis Diderot

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

Denis Diderot

Indifference makes wise and insensitivity monsters.

Denis Diderot

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

Denis Diderot

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

Denis Diderot

From fanaticism to barbarism is only one step.

Denis Diderot

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

Denis Diderot

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

Denis Diderot

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

Denis Diderot

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

Denis Diderot