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Johannes Scotus Eriugena Quotes: Authority that is not confirmed by true reason seems weak. Whereas true reason does not need to be confirmed by any authority.
         

Authority that is not confirmed by true reason seems weak. Whereas true reason does not need to be confirmed by any authority.


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