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Quote by Denis Diderot
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest h

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. – 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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Morals are in all countries the result of legislation and government they are not African or Asian or European: they are good or bad. – Denis Diderot

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The pit of a theatre is the one place where the tears of virtuous and wicked men alike are mingled. – Denis Diderot

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