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“Let us meet four times a year in a grand temple with music, and thank God for all his gifts. There is one sun. There is one God. Let us have one religion. Then all mankind will be brethren.” quote by Voltaire
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“Let us meet four times a year in a grand temple with music, and thank God for all his gifts. There is one sun. There is one God. Let us have one religion. Then all mankind will be brethren.”

Voltaire

About This Quote

Source Essay: Candide, Chapter 13, 1759

Advocates for religious unity as a path to global harmony and peace.

In simple terms: One religion unites humanity.

Key Takeaway

Support universal tolerance.

Themes

tolerance unity religion peace

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • interfaith dialogues
  • peace treaties
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

philosophy humanism global ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can peace exist with multiple faiths?
  • What are risks of forced religious conformity?
A Different Perspective

Assumes homogeneity solves conflict, ignoring diversity.

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