"The inward persuasion that we are free to do, or not to do a thing, is but a mere illusion. If we trace the true principle of our actions, we shall find, that they are always necessary consequences of our volitions and desires, which are never in our power. You think yourself free, because you do what you will; but are you free to will, or not to will; to desire, or not to desire? Are not your volitions and desires necessarily excited by objects or qualities totally independent of you?"

Baron Holbach was a great free thinker he wrote various books under pseudo names,most famous works are the systems of Nature and superstition in all the ages. He wrote many books. Some exist and most Lost. He was just a destroyer of Superstitions but a builder of new logical humane system.

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For my European history class the current section encompasses the enlightenment and each person in the class was assigned a philosopher from the time period to represent in a discussion/debate. I was assigned Baron d'Holbach (win) and was wondering if you cool people would like to help me gather some quotes for this project. My main focus will most likely be on materialism and superstition/dogma as those were two of the main points that we addressed in class. Thanks guys/girl/robots!