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It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.

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Voltaire

French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)

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    Es ist gefährlich, Recht zu haben, wenn die Regierung Unrecht hat.

    estas danĝere pravigi, kiam la registaro eraras.

    es peligroso tener razón cuando el gobierno está equivocado.

    il est dangereux d'avoir raison lorsque le gouvernement a tort.

    सरकार गलत है तो सही होना खतरनाक है।

    het is gevaarlijk gelijk te hebben als de regering ongelijk heeft.

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