Denis Diderot Quote

Ignorance is closer to truth than prejudice.

Everyone wants to have friends and no one wants to be one.

Denis Diderot

There is constant talk against the passions. They are considered the source of all human evil, but it is forgotten that they are also the source of all pleasure.

Denis Diderot

Not to repent nor to reproach others are the steps of wisdom.

Denis Diderot

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