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This is the great object held out by this association and the means of attaining it is illumination, enlightening the un
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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"

- Adam Weishaupt

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This quote by Adam Weishaupt speaks to the purpose of the association he is referring to. He is advocating for making use of reason and knowledge to dispel superstition and bias. He thinks that by utilizing reason and understanding, people can be enlightened and can move away from superstitious notion and bias. He is recommending that the association should concentrate on supplying education and understanding to individuals in order to assist them move far from superstitious notion and bias. He thinks that by providing people with the tools to think seriously and to comprehend the world around them, they can move far from superstition and bias. He is promoting for using factor and knowledge to help people make notified choices and to move away from superstition and prejudice. He thinks that by supplying people with the tools to think seriously and to comprehend the world around them, they can move away from superstitious notion and bias and make better decisions.

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Adam Weishaupt This quote is written / told by Adam Weishaupt between February 6, 1748 and November 18, 1830. He was a famous Clergyman from Germany. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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