As quoted in The Anchor Book of French Quotations with English Translations (1963) by Norbert Gutermam
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To prove the Gospels by a miracle is to prove an absurdity by something contrary to nature.
— Denis Diderot
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Denis Diderot" (Quotes, Pensées Philosophiques (1746): Philosophical Thoughts (1746) )
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About Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot (5 October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher and chief editor of the historic project to produce L'Encyclopédie.
About Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot (5 October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher and chief editor of the historic project to produce L'Encyclopédie.
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