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Neither the sword of popes, nor the cross, nor the image of death — nothing will halt the march of truth. I wrote what I felt and that is what I preached with trusting spirit. I am convinced that after my destruction the teachings of false prophets will collapse.

— Ferenc Dávid

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There is no greater mindlessness and absurdity than to force conscience and the spirit with external power, when only their creator has authority for them.

Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.

Letter to Jost Winteler (1901)

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