“All grandeur, all power, all subordination to authority rests on the executioner: he is the horror and the bond of human association. Remove this incomprehensible agent from the world and at that very moment order gives way to chaos, thrones topple and society disappears.”
Quote by Joseph de Maistre
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St Petersburg Dialogues: Or Conversations on the Temporal Government of Providence
This work is a collection of dialogues that delve into the concept of divine providence, examining its role in shaping the temporal aspects of human life. The discussions take place in the historical context of St Petersburg, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of faith and governance. more
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