“It is pure illusion to think that an opinion which passes down from century to century, from generation to generation, may not be entirely false.”
Quote by Pierre Bayle
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Pierre Bayle
Pierre Bayle, a French philosopher born on November 18, 1647, and died on December 28, 1706, was one of the most important philosophers of the 17th century. Known for his contributions to religious tolerance and rationalism, Bayle's works had a profound impact on the religious and philosophical thought of his time. more
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