“To shoot a man because one disagrees with his interpretation of Darwin or Hegel is a sinister tribute to the supremacy of ideas in human affairs -- but a tribute nevertheless.”
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Steiner, G. (n.d.). To shoot a man because one disagrees with his interpretation of Darwin or Hegel is a sinister tribute to the supremacy of ideas in human affairs -- but a tribute nevertheless. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1681-to-shoot-a-man-because-one-disagrees-with/
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Steiner, George. “To shoot a man because one disagrees with his interpretation of Darwin or Hegel is a sinister tribute to the supremacy of ideas in human affairs -- but a tribute nevertheless.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1681-to-shoot-a-man-because-one-disagrees-with/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Steiner, George. “To shoot a man because one disagrees with his interpretation of Darwin or Hegel is a sinister tribute to the supremacy of ideas in human affairs -- but a tribute nevertheless.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1681-to-shoot-a-man-because-one-disagrees-with/.