Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

Man is made to adore and to obey: but if you will not command him, if you give him nothing to worship, he will fashion his own divinities, and find a chieftain in his own passions.

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Summary

This quote suggests that human beings have an innate desire to worship and follow someone or something. If they are not given any guidance or direction, they will create their own gods and leaders based on their own desires and passions. It implies that without clear guidance or authority, people are prone to idolizing their own impulses and desires, which can lead to the elevation of selfish instincts rather than moral or virtuous ideals.

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By Benjamin Disraeli

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