Maxioms by Denis Diderot
Distance is a great promoter of admiration!
Distance is a great promoter of admiration!
Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefully; and is good, self-possessed, has faith and is pure; read more
Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefully; and is good, self-possessed, has faith and is pure; and if he does not hurt any living being, he is a holy man.
When superstition is allowed to perform the task of old age in dulling the human temperament, we can say goodbye read more
When superstition is allowed to perform the task of old age in dulling the human temperament, we can say goodbye to all excellence in poetry, in painting, and in music.
The infant runs toward it with its eyes closed, the adult is stationary, the old man approaches it with his read more
The infant runs toward it with its eyes closed, the adult is stationary, the old man approaches it with his back turned.
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
