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“People praise virtue, but they hate it, they run away from it. It freezes you to death, and in this world you've got to keep your feet warm.”

Quote by Denis Diderot

Book:Selected Writings

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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

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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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