Brethren Quote by Voltaire
“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.”
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.
Support universal tolerance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogues
- peace treaties
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can peace exist with multiple faiths?
- What are risks of forced religious conformity?
Assumes homogeneity solves conflict, ignoring diversity.