Quote by Denis Diderot

We are all instruments endowed with feeling and memory. Our senses are so many strings that are struck by surrounding objects and that also frequently strike themselves.

We are all instruments endowed with feeling and memory. Our

Summary

This quote suggests that as human beings, we are all capable of experiencing emotions and having memories. We are likened to musical instruments, with our senses as the strings that can be affected by external stimuli and can also create internal reactions. Just as objects can impact our senses, we also have the ability to affect ourselves with our own thoughts and experiences. Ultimately, this quote emphasizes our capacity to be moved and influenced by the world around us, as well as our own internal reflections.

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By Denis Diderot

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