Quote by Denis Diderot

Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefully and is good, self-possessed, has faith and is pure and if he does not hurt any living being, he is a holy man.

Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefull

Summary

This quote emphasizes that true holiness lies in one's inner qualities and actions rather than external appearances. It states that even if a person adorns themselves with fine clothing, they can only be considered holy if they lead a peaceful, virtuous life, possess self-control, maintain faith, and refrain from causing harm to any living being. The quote highlights that superficial appearances are insignificant compared to the character and morality of an individual when determining their true holiness.

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By Denis Diderot

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