Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli
There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites

There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that he who will trick will always find another who will suffer to be tricked. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries – for heavy ones they cannot. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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The question of religion was a matter for each individuals conscience, and in a great many cases was the outcome of birth or residence in a certain geographical area. – James Larkin

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All religions are the same: religion is basically guilt, with different holidays. – Cathy Ladman

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I firmly believe that the mission of religion in the 21st century must be to contribute concretely to the peaceful coexistence of humankind. – Daisaku Ikeda

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