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.
ADAM WEISHAUPTA Literary Society is the most proper form for the introduction of our Order into any state where we are yet strangers.
More Adam Weishaupt Quotes
-
-
Let this circumstance of our constitution therefore be directed to this noble purpose
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
We must win the common people in every corner.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
If every man were placed in the office for which he was fitted by nature and a proper education, which first suggested to me the plan of Illumination.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
The revolution which is about to break will be sterile if it is not complete.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
When man lives under government, he is fallen, his worth is gone, and his nature tarnished.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
The great strength of our Order lies in its concealment.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
I should have been keenly occupied, and the founding of an order would have never come into my head.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
And they are as inefficient as the sleepy dose of an ordinary sermon.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
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.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
But 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 -
The human race will then become one family, and the world will be the dwelling of Rational Men.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
Illuminate the opposition.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
I did not bring Deism into Bavaria more than into Rome.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
Who would imagine that I was to be the founder of a new religion.
ADAM WEISHAUPT -
For thus it is better secured from the oppression of the ruling powers, and because this secrecy gives a greater zest to the whole.
ADAM WEISHAUPT






