“For the Order wishes to be secret and to work in silence; for thus it is better secured from the oppression of the ruling powers, and because this secrecy gives a greater zest to the whole.”
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Adam Weishaupt
Adam Weishaupt (February 6, 1748 - November 18, 1830) was a German philosopher, mystic, and political theorist, considered one of the founders of modern Freemasonry and secret societies. He was an advocate of rationalism and Enlightenment thought, and made significant contributions to political theory. more
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