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Quote by Denis Diderot

“Genius is present in every age, but the men carrying it within them remain benumbed unless extraordinary events occur to heat up and melt the mass so that it flows forth.”

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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