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## Denis Diderot quotes on leadership

1. > The arbitrary rule of a just and enlightened prince is always bad. His virtues are the most dangerous and the surest form of seduction: they lull a people imperceptibly into the habit of loving, respecting, and serving his successor, whoever that successor may be, no matter how wicked or stupid.

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2. > Justice is the first virtue of those who command, and stops the complaints of those who obey.

[Permalink to quote \#16](https://quotesby.net/Denis-Diderot/16/ "Permalink to quote 16")
3. > The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action.

[Permalink to quote \#73](https://quotesby.net/Denis-Diderot/73/ "Permalink to quote 73")

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