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Photographer: Andrew Ruppenstein
Taken: March 18, 2024
Caption: Adriaan Koerbagh quote
Additional Description: Set in the pavement just to the left of the gate is a quote by the Amsterdam philosopher Adrian Koerbagh, as part of a larger set of tiles of quotes relating to freedom that are located throughout the city. Translated, the quote relating to religious belief reads, “ It does not make something true, or change a thing in any way, to say I cannot understand it but I believe it, these are mere empty words that signify nothing.” Koerbagh was considered a radical thinker and died in the Rasphuis prison for his writings. See the link provided for more information.
Submitted: March 20, 2024.
Database Locator Identification Number: p779846
File Size: 1.229 Megabytes

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