Good music is very close to primitive language.

Quote by Denis Diderot

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You have to make it happen.

You have to make it happen.

We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates

We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates

Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the...

Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the...

All abstract sciences are nothing but the study of relations between signs.

All abstract sciences are nothing but the study of relations between signs.

There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge... observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation...

There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge... observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation...

We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates.

We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates.

If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is...

If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is...

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that...

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that...

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find.

The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find.

The infant runs toward it with its eyes closed, the adult is stationary, the old...

The infant runs toward it with its eyes closed, the adult is stationary, the old...

Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the...

Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the...

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that...

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that...

Watch out for the fellow who talks about putting things in order! Putting things in...

Watch out for the fellow who talks about putting things in order! Putting things in...

Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy

Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy

The best mannered people make the most absurd lovers.

The best mannered people make the most absurd lovers.

The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius...

The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius...

No philosophy, no religion, has ever brought so glad a message to the world as...

No philosophy, no religion, has ever brought so glad a message to the world as...

A man has no religion who has not slowly and painfully gathered one together, adding...

A man has no religion who has not slowly and painfully gathered one together, adding...

I'm a polyatheist - there are many gods I don't believe in

I'm a polyatheist - there are many gods I don't believe in