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Quote by Denis Diderot
Genius is present in every age, but the men carrying it within the

Genius is present in every age, but the men carrying it within them remain benumbed unless extraordinary events occur to heat up and melt the mass so that it flows forth. – Denis Diderot

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We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter. – Denis Diderot

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Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs. – 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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