Quote by Denis Diderot
The general interest of the masses might take the place of the ins

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

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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 mans name live for thousands of years. – Denis Diderot

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It is very important not to mistake hemlock for parsley, but to believe or not believe in God is not important at all. – Denis Diderot

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I definitely wanted to earn my freedom. But the primary motivation wasnt making money, but making an impact. – Sean Parker

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Freedom is that instant between when someone tells you to do something and when you decide how to respond. – Jeffrey Borenstein

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The freedom of each individual can only be the freedom of all. – Friedrich Durrenmatt

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Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride. – Friedrich Nietzsche

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The present age prefers the sign to the thing signified, the copy to the original, fancy to reality, the appearance to the essence for in these days illusion only is sacred, truth profane. – Ludwig Feuerbach

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We are more inclined to regret our virtues than our vices; but only the very honest will admit this. – Holbrook Jackson

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