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The history of saints is mainly the history of insane people
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"The history of saints is mainly the history of insane people"

- Benito Mussolini

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Benito Mussolini's quote "The history of saints is mainly the history of crazy people" is a reflection of his views on religion and its role in society. He believed that religious beliefs was a tool used by the powerful to manage the masses, and that those who followed it blindly were not in their ideal mind. He argued that the history of saints was a history of people who had actually been manipulated and benefited from by those in power. He thought that the only method to truly be complimentary was to believe for oneself and not be swayed by religious dogma. He argued that those who followed religious teachings were not in their right mind and were in reality outrageous. His quote is a reflection of his views on religious beliefs and its function in society, and an alerting to those who blindly follow religious mentors.

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Benito Mussolini This quote is written / told by Benito Mussolini between July 29, 1883 and April 28, 1945. He was a famous Politician from Italy. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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