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“The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.”
— Mikhail Bakunin
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Bakunin, M. (n.d.). The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33752-the-first-revolt-is-against-the-supreme-tyranny/

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Bakunin, Mikhail. “The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33752-the-first-revolt-is-against-the-supreme-tyranny/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Bakunin, Mikhail. “The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33752-the-first-revolt-is-against-the-supreme-tyranny/.

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