Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild. – Denis Diderot
The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. – Denis Diderot
Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild. – Denis Diderot
The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. – Denis Diderot
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. – Denis Diderot
We swallow with one gulp the lie that flatters us, and drink drop by drop the truth which is bitter to us. – Denis Diderot