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Our readingWhat is a korrent?

In England, one allowed religion would very possibly make government arbitrary, two would set people at each other's throats; with many, all live in peace

Drawn from what Voltaire said

What these subjects mean

government What states are for and what they are worse at than markets and networks: legitimacy, moral hazard, and who may be entrusted with power.

religion Faith as a thing a society runs on, and what has been tried in its place.

What Voltaire actually said

  1. Voltaire French writer and public activist (1694 to 1778)
    If one religion only were allowed in England, the Government would very possibly become arbitrary; if there were but two, the people would cut one another’s throats; but as there are such a multitude, they all live happy and in peace.

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