This is the great object held out by this association; and the means of attaining it is illumination, enlightening the understanding by the sun of reason which will dispell the clouds of superstition and of prejudice.
ADAM WEISHAUPTThese should therefore be our chief study; we should insinuate ourselves into their good opinion
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Of all the means I know to lead men, the most effectual is a concealed mystery.
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I am proud to be known to the world as the founder of the Illuminati.
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This will be obtained chiefly by means of the schools, and by open, hearty behavior, show, condescension, popularity, and toleration of their prejudices, which we shall at leisure root out and dispel.
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In a state of liberty and moral equality, freed from the obstacles which subordination, rank, and riches, continually throw in our way.
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And it will fire them the more, and cause them to work for us with zeal, without knowing that they do so.
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Of its origin, of its history, of its object, nor any explanation of its mysteries and symbols, which does not leave the mind in total uncertainty on all these points.
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By establishing reading societies, and subscription libraries, and taking these under our direction, and supplying them through our labors
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The great strength of our Order lies in its concealment.
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The head of every family will be what Abraham was, the patriarch
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We may turn the public mind which way we will.
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And then all the objections urged against it by jealous tyranny and affrighted superstition will vanish.
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Oh mortal man, is there anything you cannot be made to believe?
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It will be an immense relief to their enslaved minds to be freed from any one bond of restraint
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Give them hints of emancipation from the tyranny of public opinion, and of standing up for themselves;
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Our secret association works in a way that nothing can withstand, and man shall soon be free and happy.
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