Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Denis Diderot
- Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.
- One declaims endlessly against the passions; one imputes all of man’s suffering to them. One forgets that they are also the source of all his pleasures.
- We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter.
- All things must be examined, debated, investigated without exception and without regard for anyone’s feelings.
- A nation which thinks that it is belief in God and not good law which makes people honest does not seem to me very advanced.
- I am wholly yours – you are everything to me; we will sustain each other in all the ills of life it may please fate to inflict upon us; you will soothe my troubles; I will comfort you in yours.
- Every man has his dignity. I’m willing to forget mine, but at my own discretion and not when someone else tells me to.
- Whether God exists or does not exist, He has come to rank among the most sublime and useless truths.
- The best order of things, as I see it, is the one that includes me; to hell with the most perfect of worlds, if I’m not part of it.
- Nous aimons, sans nous en douter, tout ce qui nous livre à nos penchants, nous séduit et excuse notre faiblesse.
Denis Diderot (1713–1784) was a prominent French philosopher, writer, and encyclopedist of the Enlightenment era. Born in Langres, France, he is best known for his role as the chief editor and contributor to the “Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers” (Encyclopedia, or a Systematic Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts, and Crafts), a groundbreaking work that aimed to compile and disseminate knowledge across various disciplines.
Diderot’s philosophical ideas were marked by a commitment to rationalism and secularism. He challenged conventional religious and societal norms, advocating for freedom of thought and expression. His works, including essays, novels, and plays, reflected his progressive views on ethics, morality, and human nature.
As a writer, Diderot produced notable works like “Rameau’s Nephew” and “Jacques the Fatalist,” which explored themes of human agency and determinism. His correspondence with other Enlightenment figures, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire, provides valuable insights into the intellectual debates of the time.
Diderot’s influence extended beyond literature and philosophy, as his work on the Encyclopedia played a pivotal role in disseminating Enlightenment ideas and promoting scientific knowledge. His dedication to intellectual freedom and his contributions to the Enlightenment continue to be celebrated for their enduring impact on Western thought.
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