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“It is proof of a base and low mind for one to wish to think with the masses or majority, merely because the majority is the majority. Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people.”

Quote by Giordano Bruno

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Giordano Bruno

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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