In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword.

“In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword.”

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.

Year: 1787
Context: Federalist No. 1
Shortlink: http://fq1.us/2r

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Keywords: heresies, persecution, politics, proselytes, religion