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Denis Diderot

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.

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Diderot is pointing out that philosophers, who seek knowledge and question beliefs, have not harmed religious leaders, but religious authorities have often persecuted or killed thinkers who challenge their ideas. This highlights a historical power imbalance where those in religious authority have suppressed intellectual freedom through violence.

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