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In cynicism, but not in elegance of expression, it matches Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.
The most inaccurate quiz ever superversive 2006
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Si mundus vult decipi, decipiatur, since the world wishes to be gulled, let it be gulled, 'tis fit it should be so.
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Quum mens immediate decipi nequit, premum movit phantasiam, et ita obfirmat vanis conceptibus aut ut ne quem facultati aestimativae rationi locum relinquat.
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It's about a young swineherd who is about to become a great hero - but his motto is: "Mundus vult decipi."
A Desperate Cry For Help or, Your Host Asks for Book Recommendations Abigail Nussbaum 2006
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“Quoniam hic populus vult decipi, decipiatur,” but, “God give them understanding and repentance, to the acknowledgment of the truth.”
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ 1616-1683 1967
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* [7993] Quoniam hic populus vult decipi, decipiatur
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ 1616-1683 1967
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* Quoniam hic populus vult decipi, decipiatur: [7630] 1
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ 1616-1683 1967
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* [7818] Quoniam hic populus vult decipi, decipiatur
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ 1616-1683 1967
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* Quoniam hic populus vult decipi, decipiatur: [11669] 1
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ 1616-1683 1967
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_Populus vult decipi_, trite saying though it be, is as true to-day as at any time in the past.
Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery Robert Means Lawrence
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