Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think.

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Summary

This quote suggests that religion serves as a sophisticated tool for controlling and shaping human thought processes. It compares it to the art of animal training, arguing that religion directs people's thinking patterns and beliefs in a controlled manner. By providing a set of beliefs, rules, and rituals, religion influences individuals' perspectives and molds their cognitive behaviors. The quote implies that religion plays a significant role in shaping and constraining human thinking, drawing a parallel between the training of animals and the indoctrination within religious systems.

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