Quote by Daniel Defoe

And of all plagues with which mankind are cursed, ecclesiastic tyranny's the worst.

And of all plagues with which mankind are cursed, ecclesiast

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This quote suggests that among all the misfortunes and afflictions that plague humanity, the tyranny of organized religion and its institutions is the most harmful. It implies that the oppressive control exerted by religious authorities can have detrimental consequences on individuals and society as a whole. The quote underlines the negative impacts of ecclesiastic tyranny, emphasizing its severity and the need to challenge and overcome such a form of control.

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