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 WEISHAUPTGive them hints of emancipation from the tyranny of public opinion, and of standing up for themselves;
More Adam Weishaupt Quotes
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Those who possess this knowledge are indeed Illuminati.
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G is Grace, the Flaming Star is the Torch of Reason.
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We see with what keenness and zeal the frivolous business of Freemasons is conducted, by persons knit together by the secrecy of their union.
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Let it never appear in any place in its own name but always covered by another name and another occupation.
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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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For thus it is better secured from the oppression of the ruling powers, and because this secrecy gives a greater zest to the whole.
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We must endeavour to win him over, or decry him.
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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.
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We may turn the public mind which way we will.
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I am proud to be known to the world as the founder of the Illuminati.
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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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I should have been keenly occupied, and the founding of an order would have never come into my head.
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We must win the common people in every corner.
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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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Of all the means I know to lead men, the most effectual is a concealed mystery.The hankering of the mind is irresistible.
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