Arthur SchopenhauerReligion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think.
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The human mind will always be a mystery, especially to those who do not understand it. It is an amazing tool, but also an unpredictable one. The key to understanding it is knowing how to tap into its powers. Religion is the most powerful way of doing this. It trains our minds to think in the right direction, giving us the tools to use all of our power for good instead of evil.
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