The abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is required for their real happiness. The demand to give up the illusions about its condition is the demand to give up a condition which needs illusions.
Karl MarxAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher, Writer
- Nationality: deutsch
- Born: May 5, 1818
- Died: March 14, 1883
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