Quote by Mark Twain

Concentration of power in a political machine is bad; and an Established Church is only a political machine; it was invented for that; it is nursed, cradled, preserved for that; it is an enemy to human liberty, and does no good which it could not bet

Concentration of power in a political machine is bad; and an

Summary

This quote argues that the concentration of power within a political machine is detrimental. It specifically targets Established Churches, asserting that they are essentially political machines created to preserve and wield power. The quote suggests that these churches, being enemies of human liberty, serve no purpose that cannot be achieved through other means. It implies that the centralized authority and control exerted by such institutions undermine individual freedom and are fundamentally harmful.

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By Mark Twain

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