Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: October 5, 1713 - July 31, 1784
Birthday: October 5
Death: July 31
Only passions, and great passions, can raise the soul to great things. Without them there is no sublimity, either in morals or in creativity. Art returns to infancy, and virtue becomes small-minded.
source: "Diderot". Book by Otis Fellows, 1977.
topic: Art, Passion, Creativity, Sublimity, Great Passion