Quote by George Santayana
That fear first created the gods is perhaps as true as anything so

That fear first created the gods is perhaps as true as anything so brief could be on so great a subject. – George Santayana

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This man is freed from servile bands, Of hope to rise, or fear to fall Lord of himself, though not of lands, And leaving nothing, yet hath all. – Lord Byron

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He whom many fear, has himself many to fear. – Publilius Syrus

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Everyone wishes that the man whom he fears would perish. – Ovid

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When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear. – Alfred Eisenstaedt

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