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It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable convent

It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it. – Denis Diderot

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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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If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is in wickedness. You spit on a petty thief, but you cant deny a kind of respect for the great criminal. – Denis Diderot

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My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view. – William Bartram

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Nature holds all the answers — go outside and ask some questions — open your heart and listen to the response! – Amethyst Wyldfyre, AnswersFromYourAngels.com

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I mean, you always want everybody to pat you on the back and tell you youre wonderful every time you do something I think thats human nature. – David Duchovny

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I wish to be
an inspector of volcanoes.
I want to study cloud formations
and memorize the wind
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the ponderosa pine. – Edward Abbey

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