Carrie FisherLigion is the opiate of the masses." "I did masses of opiates religiously.
About This Quote
The statement above is a reference to a speech given by Albert Einstein, “Religion is the opiate of the masses.” In this context, he was referring to the common practice of holding religious services as a form of relief from the day-to-day problems that plague men and women of all walks of life.
Source: Postcards From The Edge
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