A quotation by Schopenhauer, Arthur

Of course it is quite a different matter if we consider the utility of religion as a prop of thrones; for where these are held “by the grace of God,” throne and altar are intimately associated; and every wise prince who loves his throne and his family will appear at the head of his people as an exemplar of true religion.

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) German philosopher
“Religion: A Dialogue,” Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: Religion: A Dialogue, Etc. [tr. Saunders (1851)]

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