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“Only a person with convictions has a genuine possibility to be tolerant. He who accepts no absolute values but clings to polite doubt cannot be tolerant but merely indifferent. He is morally defenseless in the face of evil.”

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Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn
Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn

Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn was an influential Austrian writer and columnist, recognized for his conservative and Catholic perspectives. Born on July 31, 1909, and passing away on May 26, 1999, he made significant contributions to the conservative movement through his extensive writings on political, social, and cultural matters. more

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