Denis Diderot Quotes about Atheism

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Superstition is more injurious to God than atheism.

Superstition is more injurious to God than atheism.

Denis Diderot

Atheism, Superstitions, Positive Atheism

"Philosophical Thoughts". Book by Denis Diderot, 1746.

The most dangerous madmen are those created by religion, and people whose aim is to disrupt society always know how to make good use of them on occasion.

Denis Diderot

People, Religion, Atheism

"Conversations with a Christian Lady". "Selected Writings", edited by Lester G. Crocker, 1966.

There is only one virtue, justice; only one duty, to be happy; only one corollary, not to overvalue life and not to fear death.

Denis Diderot

Justice, Atheism, Virtue

If you want me to believe in God, you must make me touch him.

Denis Diderot

Believe, Atheism, Literature

Denis Diderot, David J. Adams (2000). “Thoughts on the interpretation of nature: and other philosophical works”, Clinamen Press Ltd.

At an early age I sucked up the milk of Homer, Virgil, Horace, Terence, Anacreon, Plato and Euripides, diluted with that of Moses and the prophets.

Denis Diderot

Plato, Atheism, Age

Which is the greater merit, to enlighten the human race, which remains forever, or to save one's fatherland, which is perishable?

Denis Diderot

Race, Forever, Atheism

Scepticism is the first step towards truth.

Denis Diderot

Religion, Atheism, Firsts

"The Anchor Book of French Quotations with English Translations". Book by Norbert Gutermam, 1963.

Gentleness and peacefulness regulate our proceedings; theirs are dictated by fury. We employ reason, they accumulate faggots. They preach nothing but love, and breathe nothing but blood. Their words are humane, but their hearts are cruel.

Denis Diderot

Heart, Blood, Atheism