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Quote by Denis Diderot
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things. – 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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Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey. – Denis Diderot

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