There is no moral precept that does not have something inconvenient about it.

Denis Diderot

Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild.

Denis Diderot

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

Denis Diderot

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

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

There is no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a woman with impunity in civilized societies.

Denis Diderot