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“Religious fanaticism is the most dangerous form of insanity.”

Quote by Robert Graves

Book:Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina

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Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina

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Robert Graves was a British poet, novelist, and translator, born on July 24, 1895, and died on December 7, 1985. His poetry is diverse and spans various literary movements from classicism to modernism. Known for his profound insights into history and mythology, Graves's novels are also highly regarded. more

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