A tale of paths, religious, philosophical, and earthiness. Explores and points out advantages and disadvantages of each. A trifle dated, I would say, though a fairly simplistic and basic sort of
judgment(s).
from 1747
. . . you're not reaching out to people who know nothing, but to people who wish to know nothing. p. 10
Voltaire talking about tearing away the blindfold of prejudice. fn page 58 !!!!!!
[use of prayer] But your prince is supremely happy. If he is sufficient unto himself, as you yourself say, then what good are your vows, your prayers, and your contortions? He either already knows what you desire, or he is completely ignorant of it; if he knows it, he is determined to give it to you, or to withhold it. Your pleading will not rip any gifts from his unwilling hands, and your cries will not hasten them along. p. 74