And then all the objections urged against it by jealous tyranny and affrighted superstition will vanish.
ADAM WEISHAUPTAnd then all the objections urged against it by jealous tyranny and affrighted superstition will vanish.
ADAM WEISHAUPTThe human race will then become one family, and the world will be the dwelling of Rational Men.
ADAM WEISHAUPTGive them hints of emancipation from the tyranny of public opinion, and of standing up for themselves;
ADAM WEISHAUPTG is Grace, the Flaming Star is the Torch of Reason.
ADAM WEISHAUPTNone is fitter than the three lower degrees of Freemasonry
ADAM WEISHAUPTEvery man is entitled therefore, to give any explanation of the symbols and a system of the doctrine that he can render palatable.
ADAM WEISHAUPTOf all the means I know to lead men, the most effectual is a concealed mystery.The hankering of the mind is irresistible.
ADAM WEISHAUPTThe great strength of our Order lies in its concealment.
ADAM WEISHAUPTIt is necessary to gain the common people to our order. The best means to that end is influence in the schools.
ADAM WEISHAUPTWho would imagine that I was to be the founder of a new religion.
ADAM WEISHAUPTThis 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.
ADAM WEISHAUPTOh mortal man, is there anything you cannot be made to believe?
ADAM WEISHAUPTCultivates the social virtues; and animates them by a great, a feasable, a speedy prospect of universal happiness,
ADAM WEISHAUPTMy explanation is accurate and complete, my means are effectual, and irresistable.
ADAM WEISHAUPTI am proud to be known to the world as the founder of the Illuminati.
ADAM WEISHAUPTBut I have contrived an explanation which has every advantage; is inviting to christians of every communion; gradually frees them from all religious prejudices
ADAM WEISHAUPT