Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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Religion was instituted to make us happy in this life and in the other. What must we do to be happy in the life to come? Be just.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Voltaire suggests that the purpose of religion is to foster happiness both in this life and the afterlife, emphasizing justice as a key to achieving future happiness.
In this quote, Voltaire reflects on the role of religion as a means to cultivate happiness and fulfillment during our earthly existence and beyond. He stresses the importance of justice, implying that moral integrity and fair treatment of others are essential for spiritual well-being and future contentment, highlighting the interconnectedness of our actions and their repercussions in the afterlife.
Themes
ReligionHappinessJusticeLifeAfterlife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the role of morality in achieving happiness.
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