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“Tell me, Harry, what difference would it make if it wasn't real?" Harry thought a moment, his chinless face sour. "We wouldn't have to do what we think we have to do. But even if we don't have to do what we think we have to do, it won't make any difference if we do it Which means we should just go ahead." Mavis sighed. "Just go ahead." "Just go ahead," said Hagbard. "A powerful mantra." "And if we don't go ahead," said George, "it doesn't matter either. Which means that we just do go ahead." "Another powerful mantra," said Hagbard. "Just do go ahead.”

Quote by Robert Anton Wilson

Work

Leviathan

Leviathan is a seminal work in political philosophy, examining the relationship between the ruler and the ruled, the nature of government, and the social contract. It argues for the absolute power of the sovereign and the necessity of a strong central authority to maintain order and stability in society. more

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Robert Anton Wilson
Robert Anton Wilson

Robert Anton Wilson was an American author and thinker, born on January 18, 1932, and passed away on January 11, 2007. Known for his unique science fiction works and philosophical thoughts, Wilson's writing often delves into themes such as free will, consciousness, religion, and mysticism. more

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