“My legal wife is to me dead; the only ecclesiastical authority I recognise pronounces me free; the attacks and threats of men do not disturb me. I am acting according to a clear conscience, and am doing hurt to no man. For my conduct, I will answer to my maker.”
Quote by William the Silent
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William the Silent
Prince William of Orange, also known as William the Silent, was a leader in the Dutch Revolt and one of the founders of the Dutch Republic. Born on April 24, 1533, in the Netherlands, he died on July 10, 1584. He played a crucial role in the struggle for Dutch independence and freedom, and is celebrated as a national hero in the Netherlands. more
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