Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

There exists a species of transcendental ventriloquism by means of which men can be made to believe that something said on earth comes from Heaven.

There exists a species of transcendental ventriloquism by me

Summary

This quote alludes to the manipulation of religious or spiritual beliefs. It suggests that some individuals or institutions have the power to convince others that certain statements or messages originate from a divine source, even if they are actually generated on Earth. This form of â€œtranscendental ventriloquismâ€ implies the exploitation of people's faith by using deceptive tactics to cloak personal or ulterior motives as divine truths.

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Prophecy

By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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