My general plan is good, though in the detail there may be faults.
ADAM WEISHAUPTEvery man is entitled therefore, to give any explanation of the symbols and a system of the doctrine that he can render palatable.
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For they will only be indulging their own desire of personal admiration.
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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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My explanation is accurate and complete, my means are effectual, and irresistable.
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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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We must endeavour to win him over, or decry him.
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The head of every family will be what Abraham was, the patriarch
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I did not bring Deism into Bavaria more than into Rome.
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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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The most wonderful thing of all is that the distinguished Lutheran and Calvinist theologians who belong to our order really believe that they see in it (Illuminati) the true and genuine sense of Christian Religion.
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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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And then all the objections urged against it by jealous tyranny and affrighted superstition will vanish.
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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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Every man is entitled therefore, to give any explanation of the symbols and a system of the doctrine that he can render palatable.
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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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It is necessary to gain the common people to our order. The best means to that end is influence in the schools.
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