“Fear Prophets” – Quote by 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 EcoUmberto Eco’s quote on prophets, truth and the dangers of blind allegiance—thought-provoking and critical.
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Umberto Eco was an Italian writer, philosopher, semiotician, and university professor.

The quote critically reflects on the dangers of absolute claims to truth and blind allegiance.


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Umberto Eco (1932–2016) was a renowned Italian writer, philosopher, semiotician, and professor of semiotics. He is best known for his novel "The Name of the Rose" and his work on cultural and media theory.

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"Do not fear the enemy, for your enemy can only take your life. It is far better that you fear the media, for they will steal your HONOR. That awful power, the public opinion of a nation, is created in America by a horde of ignorant, self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditching and shoemaking and fetched up in journalism on their way to the poorhouse." Mark Twain
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