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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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Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it. – Denis Diderot

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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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I appreciate and enjoy my age. – Nikki Giovanni

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I envy the sensibility in Europe, appreciating beauty in women as they age. Im going to go that way. I might dye my gray hair for a bit, but beyond that the buck stops. Im not having any work done. – Rachel Bilson

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Age is no barrier. Its a limitation you put on your mind. – Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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It doesnt make any difference what religion you are, or how young you are or how old you are-if they go to these abortion mills and stand there and pray-that would make a lot of difference. – Norma McCorvey

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