Quote by Voltaire (FrançoisMarie Arouet)

If there were only one religion in England there would be danger of despotism, if there were two, they would cut each other's throats, but there are thirty, and they live in peace and happiness.


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Summary

This quote suggests that having a diverse range of religions in a country can prevent the dangers of both authoritarian rule and religious conflict. With only one dominant religion, there is a risk of an oppressive government, while with two, there is a potential for violent conflict between the two groups. However, when there are multiple religions coexisting peacefully, it promotes harmony and contentment among the people. The quote implies that having a variety of religious beliefs contributes to a stable and prosperous society.

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Multiculturalism
By Voltaire (FrançoisMarie Arouet)
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