It was the full conviction of this, and of what could be done, if every man were placed in the office for which he was fitted by nature and a proper education, which first suggested to me the plan of Illumination.
Adam WeishauptWhen man lives under government, he is fallen, his worth is gone, and his nature tarnished.
Adam WeishauptBut alas, they are all sadly deficient, because they leave us under the domination of political and religious prejudices; and they are as inefficient as the sleepy dose of an ordinary sermon.
Adam WeishauptIt is necessary to gain the common people to our order. The best means to that end is influence in the schools.
Adam Weishaupt