Bourgeoisie Quote by Eca De Queiroz
““(Prayer is) a fictitious consolation invented by those who have everything in order to keep those who have nothing contented. I belong to the bourgeoisie and I know the only reason my class bothers to show the lower classes that distant paradise full of ineffable pleasures that will one day be theirs is to divert attention from their own bulging coffers and from the abundance of their harvests.””
About This Quote
Prayer is portrayed as a comforting illusion for the privileged, diverting attention from inequality.
In simple terms: Prayer may soothe the poor while keeping the rich in power.
Key Takeaway
Question the social function of prayer.
Themes
power
inequality
faith
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- religious debates
- media analysis
- academic essays
Key Concepts
social control
psychology of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith affect social change?
- Can comfort be genuine?
A Different Perspective
Not all view prayer this way.
