In order to exert influence over people, there were other th... - Peter Prange, The Philosopher's Kiss: A Novel

"In order to exert influence over people, there were other things that could be used besides love. Knowledge seemed to be an equally strong force, perhaps even stronger. Whoever possessed knowledge not only had power over the changeable passions of people, but also power over their thinking, over their minds, hearts and souls."

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