Cunning Quote by Robert Anton Wilson
“The function of law and theology are the same: to keep the poor from taking back by violence what the rich have stolen by cunning.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Illuminatus! Trilogy, 1975
Law and religion both serve to protect the wealthy by preventing the poor from reclaiming stolen wealth through force.
In simple terms: Both keep the rich safe from the poor.
Key Takeaway
Question how institutions protect power.
Themes
politics
economics
ethics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy reform
- social justice
Key Concepts
social control
wealth distribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do laws truly affect wealth gaps?
- Are there examples where law helped the poor?
A Different Perspective
Such statements can oversimplify complex systems.
