Fear prophets and those prepared to die for the truth, for as a rule they make many others die with them, often before them, at times instead of them. (Umberto Eco)

Fear prophets and those prepared to die for the truth, for as a rule they make many others die with them, often before them, at times instead of them.

Umberto Eco

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