Quote by Denis Diderot

It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it.

It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable c

Summary

This quote suggests that rather than blaming human nature for negative actions or behaviors, we should instead focus on the societal systems and norms that corrupt and distort our inherent nature. It implies that our true nature is not inherently evil or harmful, but it is the social structures, customs, and expectations that propagate negativity. By recognizing this distinction, it encourages us to question and challenge these conventions in order to foster a more positive and genuine expression of our human nature.

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By Denis Diderot

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