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A fanatic, either, religious or political, is the subject of strong delusions.

Richard Whately

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Richard Whately
Age: 76 †
Born: 1787
Born: February 1
Died: 1863
Died: October 8
Economist
Philosopher
Priest
Theologian
London
England
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Fanaticism
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Religious
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