Quotes by Diderot, Denis

The following general definition of an animal: a system of different o >>

Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory >>

All abstract sciences are nothing but the study of relations between s >>

Quotations about Desire

When desire dies, fear is born. >>

The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall; the desire of >>

Desire is proof of the availability... >>

It is said that desire is a product of the will, but the converse is in fact true: will is a product of desire.

Diderot, Denis