Famous quotes containing the word diderot:
“Do you see this egg? With this you can topple every theological theory, every church or temple in the world.”
—Denis Diderot (1713–1784)
“I discuss with myself questions of politics, love, taste, or philosophy. I let my mind rove wantonly, give it free rein to follow any idea, wise or mad that may present itself.... My ideas are my harlots.”
—Denis Diderot (1713–1784)
“It is said that desire is a product of the will, but the converse is in fact true: will is a product of desire.”
—Denis Diderot (1713–1784)