Frederick II Quotes

» Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand.

» I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my perfect right.

» The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next is to shake off old prejudices.

» The greatest and noblest pleasure which men can have in this world is to discover new truths; and the next is to shake off old prejudices.

» My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please.

» He who defends everything defends nothing.

» What is the good of experience if you do not reflect?

» If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army.

» All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way.

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