He felt that Christianity, like almost all forms of superstition, made men weaker and more resigned, and that… — Isabel Allende
He felt that Christianity, like almost all forms of superstition, made men weaker and more resigned, and that the point was not to await some reward in the sky but to fight for one’s rights on earth. (p255)
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