Umberto EcoFear prophets, Adso, and those prepared to die for the truth, for as a rule they make many others die with them, often before them, at times instead of them.
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Fear prophets and those prepared to die for the truth make many of others die with them. It is very often that they make many others die before them, at times instead of them. This is because they are willing to give the best of themselves in order to achieve their goals. They will do whatever it takes, including sacrificing their lives.
Fear prophets, like Adso, will not let anything stand in the way of their plan to save God’s creation. However, they are also willing to let many other people sacrifice themselves in order to save the world.
Source: The Name Of The Rose
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