Can give me the exact phrasing of the quote that says something about men in power, the common man, and a wise man's views on religion. It states something about a wise man using it to rule others, a wise man not believing in it and something else I can't remember. I saw it years ago and can't recall how it goes. I think it's only 3 lines. Also, if you know where the quote originates I'd appreciate that too.
2007-12-28 17:38:29 · 5 answers · asked by pritchardwmsfam 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.
Seneca the Younger (4? BCE. - 65 CE.)
2007-12-28 17:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by AiW 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess is proverbs. I don't have my disk installed, and don't know how to access a concordance on line. I am told it can be done, then just plug in words until you get a few cites, then scroll down them.
2007-12-29 01:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like a quote from Poor Richard's Almanac
2007-12-29 01:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Fall before my feet for I am God. I cannot fall myself. For I do not believe."
- Dean Sven 11:55
2007-12-29 01:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try looking in Proverbs. I don't have time to look.
Rev. TomCat
2007-12-29 01:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by Rev. TomCat 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋