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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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Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefully and is good, self-possessed, has faith and is pure and if he does not hurt any living being, he is a holy man. – 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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