The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. – Denis Diderot
The pit of a theatre is the one place where the tears of virtuous and wicked men alike are mingled. – Denis Diderot
Our observation of nature must be diligent, our reflection profound, and our experiments exact. We rarely see these three means combined and for this reason, creative geniuses are not common. – Denis Diderot
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory. – Denis Diderot