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

Other quotes by George Santayana

A conception not reducible to the small change of daily experience is like a currency not exchangeable for articles of consumption it is not a symbol, but a fraud. – George Santayana

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Man is a gregarious animal, and much more so in his mind than in his body. He may like to go alone for a walk, but he hates to stand alone in his opinions. – George Santayana

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Fear is not a good teacher. The lessons of fear are quickly forgotten. – Mary Catherine Bateson

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Fear is just your feelings asking for a hug. – Danielle Sanchez-Witzel and Michael Pennie, My Name is Earl, "South of the B

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As repressed sadists are supposed to become policemen or butchers so those with an irrational fear of life become publishers. – Cyril Connolly

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Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself. – J. K. Rowling

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I have faith in the jury system. – Nancy Grace

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I feel that there is an angel inside me whom I am constantly shocking. – Jean Cocteau

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