Introduction, Z. Hanfi, trans., in The Fiery Brook (1972), p. 99
The Essence of Christianity (1841)
“Love is not seen as something of great status. Power is left untouched by the hunger for power and knowledge is neglected.”
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Variant: Knowledge is power and knowledge shared is power lost.
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