the opium of the masses

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• the opiate of the masses — (or people) something regarded as inducing a false and unrealistic sense of contentment among people Origin: translating the German phrase Opium des Volks, used by Karl Marx in reference to religion (1844) …   Useful english dictionary

• opium for the masses — apparent solution that does not answer the true needs of society …   English contemporary dictionary

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• the opium of the people — (or masses) see at opiate …   Useful english dictionary