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They declaim against the passions without bothering to think that it is from their flame philosophy lights its torch.
Marquis de Sade
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Marquis de Sade
Age: 74 †
Born: 1740
Born: June 2
Died: 1814
Died: December 2
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Religions are the cradles of despotism.
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To judge from the notions expounded by theologians, one must conclude that God created most men simply with a view to crowding hell.
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