Quote by Mikhail Bakunin

Such a faith would be fatal to my reason, to my liberty, and even to the success of my undertakings it would immediately transform me into a stupid slave, an instrument of the will and interests of others.

Such a faith would be fatal to my reason, to my liberty, and

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This quote suggests that having blind faith in something or someone would have destructive consequences for one's intellect, freedom, and personal achievements. It implies that complete submission to a higher power or the will of others would turn an individual into a mindless servant, devoid of personal agency and ambitions. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical thinking, independent thought, and self-determination to avoid being controlled or manipulated by external forces.

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