“It is said that desire is a product of the will, but the converse is in fact true: will is a product of desire.”
Book:Selected Writings
Quote by Denis Diderot
Work
Selected Writings
This compilation brings together a diverse range of written works, showcasing the author's expertise and thoughtfulness across different subjects and styles. more
Author
Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer who played a pivotal role in the Enlightenment. He is best known for his work on the Encyclopédie, which aimed to compile all the knowledge of the time into a single work. more
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