Quote by: Denis Diderot

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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Author Bio


  • NameDenis Diderot
  • DescriptionFrench Enlightenment philosopher and encyclopædist
  • BornOctober 5, 1713
  • DiedJuly 31, 1784
  • CountryKingdom Of France
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Novelist; Essayist; Encyclopédistes; Writer; Art Critic