Men are naturally disposed to listen to, and believe those who make them hope for an end to their miseries. Misfortunes render them timorous and cred… - Baron d'Holbach

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Men are naturally disposed to listen to, and believe those who make them hope for an end to their miseries. Misfortunes render them timorous and credulous, and lead them to superstition. A fanatic easily makes conquests among a wretched people. It is not then wonderful that Jesus should soon acquire partizans, especially among the populace who in every country are easily seduced.