“If reason be a gift of Heaven, and we can say as much of faith, Heaven has certainly made us two gifts not only incompatible, but in direct contradiction to each other. In order to solve the difficulty, we are compelled to say either that faith is a chimera or that reason is useless.”
Quote by Denis Diderot
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
You May Also Like
“God cannot be understood by logical reasoning but only by submission.”
Source: Maxims of Washington: Political, Social, Moral, and Religious
“Once in a life time deals come around about every three weeks or so.”
Source: Love and Courage
“One's desire, not ability, determines success.”
Source: Motivation Lombardi Style
“Only the believers pick up the prizes in life.”
Source: You Can If You Think You Can