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Quote by Ernest Renan

“To be able to think freely, a man must be certain that no consequence will follow whatever he writes.”

Quote by Ernest Renan

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Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan

Ernest Renan was a French philosopher, historian, and critic, known for his work on the philosophy of history and his influential book 'The Life of Jesus'. His ideas significantly influenced the study of religion and the understanding of Jesus Christ. more

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