Denis Diderot

France
5 Oct 1713 // 31 Jul 1784
Philosopher / Writer

Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.

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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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Human, All Too Human
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