Johann Adam Weishaupt

1748-1830. German philosopher and founder of the Order of Illuminati

Quotes by This Author

“Princes and nations shall vanish from the earth. the human race will then become one family, and the world will be he dwelling of rational men.” (Professor Johann Adam Weishaupt)

“The great strength of our Order lies in its concealment; let it never appear in any place in its own name, but always covered by another name, and another occupation.” (Professor Johann Adam Weishaupt, Proofs of a Conspriacy, p. 112.)

“We must win the common people in every corner. This will be obtained chiefly by means of the schools, and by open hearty behaviour, show, condescension, popularity, and toleration of their prejudices which we shall at leisure root out and dispel.” (Professor Johann Adam Weishaupt, Proofs of a Conspriacy, p. 111. 1978.)