Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet.

Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet.

Summary

This quote suggests that religion serves a strategic purpose in society by acting as a means to pacify and control the masses. It implies that religion, with its beliefs and rituals, can offer comfort and solace to ordinary people, ultimately discouraging them from questioning the existing social order or seeking significant changes. The quote highlights the potential role of religion in maintaining social stability and preventing social unrest through its ability to keep common people content, submissive, and less likely to challenge authority.

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