The pit of a theatre is the one place where the tears of virtuous and wicked men alike are mingled. – Denis Diderot
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. – Denis Diderot
There is no moral precept that does not have something inconvenient about it. – Denis Diderot
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