More From Denis Diderot
- "When science, art, literature, and philosophy are simply the manifestation of personality they are on a level where glorious and dazzling achievements are possible, which can make a man’s name live for thousands of years."
- "There is only one passion, the passion for happiness."
- "Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it."
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- "I love New York… I think it’s the best city in the world. As far as cities go, everything’s there. I think it’s so vibrant. I love the people, I think they’re honest, in your face. If they don’t like you, they’ll say, ‘Get out of my way,’ if they like you they’ll slap you on the back and support you. It’s a very intoxicating environment to be in."― Hugh Jackman
- "At its best, life is completely unpredictable."― Christopher Walken
- "An excuse becomes an obstacle in your journey to success when it is made in place of your best effort or when it is used as the object of the blame."― Bo Bennett