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Frederick II quotes

Royalty January 24, 1712 – August 17, 1786

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Frederick II quote: "What is the good of experience if you do not reflect?"
What is the good of experience if you do not reflect? Frederick II
Frederick II quote: "If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would..."
If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army. Frederick II
My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please. Frederick II
Frederick II quote: "Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does..."
Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand. Frederick II
The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next is to shake off old prejudices. Frederick II
Frederick II quote: "I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate..."
I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my perfect right. Frederick II
Frederick II quote: "He who defends everything defends nothing."
He who defends everything defends nothing. Frederick II

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