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Dennis Diderot

(1713—1784), French philosopher

All children are essentially criminal.

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(1671- 1713) English philosopher Men of sense are really all of one religion. But men of sense never tell what it is. www.english-slang.com

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Michel de Montaigne

(1533-1592), French essayist A philosopher is one who doubts. www.english-slang.com

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