The vast mass of mankind are never thinkers. Even if they
try to think, the [effect of the] vast mass of superstitions on them is terrible.
The moment they weaken, one blow comes, and the backbone breaks into twenty
pieces.
They can only be moved by lures and threats. They can never move of
their own accord. They must be frightened, horrified, or terrorised, and they
are your slaves for ever.
They have nothing else to do but to pay and obey.
They have nothing else to do but to pay and obey.
Everything else is done by the priest. ...
How much easier religion becomes! You see, you have nothing to do. Go home and sit quietly.
Somebody is doing the whole thing for you.
Poor, poor animals!
- Swami Vivekananda, Talk in San Francisco
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