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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.

Denis Diderot

Faith

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Diderot is saying that true holiness comes from a person's inner qualities and actions, not from outward appearances like fancy clothes. He emphasizes that living peacefully, having faith, maintaining self-control, being pure, and causing no harm to others are what truly define a holy person.

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