The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. -Denis Diderot

 

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.


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This quote is just one of 17 total Denis Diderot quotes in our collection. Denis Diderot is known for saying 'The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.' as well as some of the following quotes.

There are things I can't force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint.

Denis Diderot

Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.

Denis Diderot

Genius is present in every age, but the men carrying it within them remain benumbed unless extraordinary events occur to heat up and melt the mass so that it flows forth.

Denis Diderot

Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.

Denis Diderot

I can be expected to look for truth but not to find it.

Denis Diderot