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“The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.”

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Denis Diderot

The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action.

Freedom

Denis Diderot

Good music is very close to primitive language.

Music

Denis Diderot

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.

Patriotism

Denis Diderot

When science, art, literature, and philosophy are simply the manifestation of personality they are on a level where glorious and dazzling achievements are possible, which can make a man's name live for thousands of years.

Art