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Quote by Denis Diderot
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our me

Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory. – 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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Faith
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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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power
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Every man has his dignity. Im willing to forget mine, but at my own discretion and not when someone else tells me to. – Denis Diderot

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Dignity
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The key to wisdom is this – constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth. – Peter Abelard

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As long as I tell the truth I feel that nobody can touch me. – Henry Rollins

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When youre caught up in the storm or, you know, just the turmoil of everything that there is another side and you do get through it. And you know, just standing by the truth and doing the right thing. – Amber Frey

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Justice is the truth in action. – Joseph Joubert

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Truth

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