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-Denis Diderot
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"We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter."
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"Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it."
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"Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs."
-Denis Diderot
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"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."
-Denis Diderot
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"If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is in wickedness. You spit on a petty thief, but you can't deny a kind of respect for the great criminal."
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"I find that classical music helps put me in a place that is very calming and allows me to express emotion through my body. I played clarinet as a child, so I guess I have a bit of a musical ear."
-Diane Kruger
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"Music is my living. I enjoy selling my music."
-James Taylor
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"One time I introduced my orchestra as the Shampoo Music Makers instead of the Champagne Music Makers."
-Lawrence Welk
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"I grew up with classical music when I was a ballet dancer. Now when I have to prepare an emotional scene, to cry or whatever, I listen to sonatas. Vivaldi and stuff. It's just beautiful to me."
-Diane Kruger
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"If you think my music is sentimental and self-absorbed, I agree with you."
-James Taylor
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"The William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh... was the place where Champagne Music was born."
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