There are things I cant force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint. – Denis Diderot
Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it. – Denis Diderot
All abstract sciences are nothing but the study of relations between signs. – Denis Diderot
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory. – Denis Diderot
I have long been one of those tedious people who rails against the coronation of student-athletes. I have heard the argument that big-time athletics bring in loads of money to universities. I dont believe the money goes anywhere other than back into the sports teams, but thats another story. – Susan Orlean