Suns are extinguished or become corrupted, planets perish and scatter across the wastes of the sky; other suns are kindled, new planets formed to mak… - Baron d'Holbach

" "

Suns are extinguished or become corrupted, planets perish and scatter across the wastes of the sky; other suns are kindled, new planets formed to make their revolutions or describe new orbits, and man, an infinitely minute part of a globe which itself is only an imperceptible point in the immense whole, believes that the universe is made for himself.

English
Collect this quote

About Baron d'Holbach

Baron d'Holbach, Paul-Henri Thiry (8 December 1723 – 21 January 1789) was a French author, philosopher and encyclopedist. He was born Paul Heinrich Dietrich in Edesheim, Germany. He is most famous as being one of the first self-described atheists in Europe.

Also Known As

Native Name: Paul Heinrich Dietrich von Holbach
Alternative Names: Paul-Henri Thiry, Baron d'Holbach Paul-Henri Thiry, baron d'Holbach Paul Henri Thiry d’Holbach, baron d’Holbach Baron von Holbach Baron Paul Henri Thiry d’Holbach Paul Heinrich Holbach
Limited Time Offer

Premium members can get their quote collection automatically imported into their Quotewise collections.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by Baron d'Holbach

Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

Loading...