"From this moment there would be no question of virtue or morality; for despotism cui ex honesto nulla est spes, wherever it prevails, admits no other master; it no sooner speaks than probity and duty lose their weight and blind obedience is the only virtue which slaves can still practice."

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss Philosopher

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"From this moment there would be no question of virtue or morality; for despotism cui ex honesto nulla est spes, wherever it prevails, admits no other master; it no sooner speaks than probity and duty lose their weight and blind obedience is the only virtue which slaves can still practice."

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"It is so hard to believe because it is so hard to obey."

Soren Kierkegaard, Danish Philosopher

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"A religion that demands absolutely irrefutable obedience, is anything but religion."

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Billy Graham, American Clergyman

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"Obedience to The Holy Spirit brings you heaven now."

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