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Quote by Katharina Zell

“Governments ... should not force and govern belief, which is a matter for the heart and conscience not for temporal authorities.”

Quote by Katharina Zell

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Katharina Zell
Katharina Zell

Katharina Zell, a German Renaissance writer, was born in 1497 and died on September 5, 1562. Her works hold an important place in German literary history, known for their unique female perspective and reflections on the Reformation. more

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