The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.
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Bad company is as instructive as licentiousness. One makes up for the loss of one's innocence with the loss of one's prejudices.Denis Diderot
My ideas are my whores.
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We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates.
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Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.
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All abstract sciences are nothing but the study of relations between signs.
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Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs.
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