Another life Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
“Though it is very important for man as an individual that his religion should be true, that is not the case for society. Society has nothing to fear or hope from another life; what is most important for it is not that all citizens profess the true religion but that they should profess religion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville, 1835
The quote argues that while personal belief in a true religion is important, a society benefits more from universal religious practice than from uniform truth.
In simple terms: Society benefits from shared religion, not uniform truth.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive religious expression.
Themes
religion
society
pluralism
truth
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- public policy
- interfaith dialogue
- education curricula
Key Concepts
political theory
philosophy
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance truth and tolerance?
- What policies encourage religious inclusivity?
A Different Perspective
Uniform truth may be unattainable or oppressive.
![“If . . . a principle of true Religion [i.e., true Christianity] should . . . gain ground, there is no estimating the effects on public morals, and the consequent influence on our political welfare.” quote by William Wilberforce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa7/william-wilberforce-8564_christianity_if-a-principle-of-true-religion-i-e-true_3045862.jpg)
