Baron d'Holbach
Author
1723-12-08
Books by Baron d'Holbach
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Quotes by Baron d'Holbach
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To discover the true principles of Morality, men have no need of theology, of revelation, or of gods: They have need only of common sense.
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When we examine the opinions of men, we find that nothing is more uncommon than common sense; or, in other words, they lack judgment to discover plain truths or to reject absurdities and palpable contradictions.
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Religion unites man with God, or forms a communication between them; yet do they not say, 'God is infinite?' If God be infinite, no finite being can have communication or relation with him.
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All religions are ancient monuments to superstition, ignorance, ferocity; and modern religions are only ancient follies rejuvenated.
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