When science, art, literature, and philosophy are simply the manifestation of personality they are on a level where glorious and dazzling achievements are possible, which can make a man's name live for thousands of years.
From 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.
There is only one passion, the passion for happiness.
You have to make it happen.
There are things I can't force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint.
Every man has his dignity. I'm willing to forget mine, but at my own discretion and not when someone else tells me to.
Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.
There is no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a woman with impunity in civilized societies.
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