Quote by Denis Diderot

Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.

Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with

Summary

This quote, attributed to French philosopher Jean Meslier, suggests that true freedom can only be achieved when both political and religious authorities are eliminated. The quote speaks to the idea that the power held by kings and priests can limit individual freedom and autonomy. Meslier's graphic imagery implies a revolutionary and radical perspective, advocating for the eradication of oppressive systems in order to achieve complete liberation for humanity.

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