Maxioms by Denis Diderot
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it.
It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it.
The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.
The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.
Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild.
Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild.
