It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering… — Frederick the Great Copy Share Image
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All religions must be tolerated ... every man must go to heaven in his own way. [Die Religionen müssen alle toleriert werden ... denn… — Frederick The Great Copy Share Image
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