The supreme satisfaction is to be able to despise one's neighbor and this fact goes far to account for religious intolerance. It is evidently consoling to reflect that the people next door are headed for hell.

Summary

This quote highlights the dark aspect of religious intolerance. It suggests that one reason for the existence of religious intolerance is the perverse pleasure some derive from looking down upon or despising their neighbors. Believing that their neighbors are destined for hell provides a sense of satisfaction and consolation to those who hold this viewpoint. This mindset leads to a lack of empathy and understanding, further fueling religious intolerance and its negative consequences.

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