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Quote by Giordano Bruno

“I fought, and therefore, believed in my victory. There is more to the fact that I didn't fear death and preferred a brave death instead of a life of an idiot.”

Quote by Giordano Bruno

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Giordano Bruno, an Italian philosopher, was born in Novara in 1548 and was executed by burning at the stake in Rome on February 17, 1600. He is known for challenging the religious doctrines of his time, particularly his views on the infinity of the universe and the existence of multiple worlds. Bruno's ideas had a profound impact on the scientific revolution. more

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