Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

The main business of religions is to purify, control, and restrain that excessive and exclusive taste for well-being which men acquire in times of equality.

The main business of religions is to purify, control, and re

Summary

This quote suggests that religions serve the purpose of curbing humankind's immense desire for material comfort and personal success, especially during times of societal equality. It implies that when people experience a sense of egalitarianism, their natural inclination towards excessive self-interest and pursuit of material well-being needs to be tempered. Religions act as a system of beliefs and practices that can help purify one's ambitions, instill self-control, and restrain the overwhelming desire for personal prosperity, redirecting attention towards spiritual fulfillment and communal well-being.

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By Alexis de Tocqueville

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