Description of the Illuminati

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made concerning the Illuminati and their behavior toward one another are compared—where is fanaticism to be found? original: "Schwärmerey." This term implies a dangerous, delusional enthusiasm or irrational religious/political zeal. On this side or that?

The Illuminati steadfastly maintained their innocence; they urgently requested a proper, strict investigation into their conduct toward their sovereign original: "Regenten." Referring to the ruling prince or monarch. and their fellow subjects. When they were for the most part condemned entirely unheard—and almost without exception not sufficiently heard—they bore their fate with the quiet composure of men; or they considered it more honorable to take their unsullied reputation with them out of the country than to remain, dishonored and insulted, merely to keep and increase their titles and incomes within the land.

Where is there fanaticism here?

The author, by contrast, places worthy, solid men who bring honor to their fatherland—people of the best and most upright character, minds of the first rank—among an endless heap of idlers Gassentretern Literally "street-treaders," referring to vagrants or people who loiter aimlessly in the streets., flighty fools Luftspringern Literally "air-jumpers," referring to frivolous, superficial, or overly excitable people., and common thieves,