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Denis Diderot. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"On Women" (1772), as translated in Selected Writings (1966) edited by Lester G. Crocker

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“There is no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a woman with impunity in civilized societies.”
— Denis Diderot
Verified"On Women" (1772), as translated in Selected Writings (1966) edited by Lester G. Crocker · evidenceMen and Women

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Diderot, D. (n.d.). There is no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a woman with impunity in civilized societies. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23267-there-is-no-kind-of-harassment-that-a/

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Diderot, Denis. “There is no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a woman with impunity in civilized societies.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23267-there-is-no-kind-of-harassment-that-a/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Diderot, Denis. “There is no kind of harassment that a man may not inflict on a woman with impunity in civilized societies.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23267-there-is-no-kind-of-harassment-that-a/.

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