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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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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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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. – Denis Diderot

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Just call me a family man and an actor who digs his whole scene, side interests and all. Just say I feel mighty good at the ripe old age of 27. – Bobby Darin

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There is nothing in socialism that a little age or a little money will not cure. – Will Durant

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Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart. – Caryn Leschen

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TV is sort of the only way to go for an actress my age to make a decent salary with independent films, you just cant. – Jessica Lange

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