Paths to Knowledge

Luck is a word void of sense; nothing can exist without a cause.

Denis Diderot – Jacque the Fatalist and his Master

Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.

Denis Diderot – Jacque the Fatalist and his Master

To attempt to advise conceited people is like whistling against the wind.

Denis Diderot – Jacque the Fatalist and his Master

Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.

Denis Diderot – Jacque the Fatalist and his Master

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.

Denis Diderot – Jacque the Fatalist and his Master