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Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.
Denis Diderot
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"Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory."
— Denis Diderot

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About Denis Diderot

Denis Diderot was a Editor from Kingdom of France (1713–1784).

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Who said "Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory."?
This quote is attributed to Denis Diderot, a Editor from Kingdom of France.
When did Denis Diderot live?
Denis Diderot lived from 1713 – 1784.