“Christianity was preached by ignorant men and believed by servants, and that is why it resembles nothing ever known.”
Quote by Joseph de Maistre
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Joseph de Maistre
Joseph de Maistre was a French philosopher known for his conservative political theories, which had a profound impact on 19th-century European political philosophy. more
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