I am proud to be known to the world as the founder of the Illuminati.
ADAM WEISHAUPTIt was the full conviction of this, and of what could be done,
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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.
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The public is accustomed to it, expects little from it and therefore takes little notice of it.
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In another situation, and in an active station in life,
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The great strength of our Order lies in its concealment.
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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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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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Oh mortal man, is there anything you cannot be made to believe?
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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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We may turn the public mind which way we will.
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My explanation is accurate and complete, my means are effectual, and irresistable.
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Salvation does not lie where strong thrones are defended by swords, where the smoke of censers ascend to heaven or where thousands of strong men pace the rich fields of harvest.
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Let this circumstance of our constitution therefore be directed to this noble purpose
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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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I declare and I challenge all mankind to contradict my declaration, that no man can give any account of the order of Freemasonry
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