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“Do you wish to be free? Then above all things, love God, love your neighbor, love one another, love the common weal; then you will have true liberty.”

Quote by Girolamo Savonarola

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Girolamo Savonarola

Girolamo Savonarola was a Dominican monk who emerged as a prominent religious reformer and political figure in Renaissance Florence. Renowned for his passionate sermons and his endeavors to reform the moral and political fabric of the city, he ultimately met his end at the stake. His teachings and legacy continue to resonate in the history of Christianity and the Renaissance. more

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