Famous quotes containing the word diderot:
“There is only one passion, the passion for happiness.”
—Denis Diderot (1713–1784)
“From fanaticism to barbarism is only one step.”
—Denis Diderot (1713–1784)
“To attempt the destruction of our passions is the height of folly. What a noble aim is that of the zealot who tortures himself like a madman in order to desire nothing, love nothing, feel nothing, and who, if he succeeded, would end up a complete monster!”
—Denis Diderot (1713–1784)