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By religion, then, I understand a propitiation or conciliation of powers superior to man which are believed to direct an
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"By religion, then, I understand a propitiation or conciliation of powers superior to man which are believed to direct and control the course of nature and of human life"

- James G. Frazer

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by James G. Frazer between January 1, 1854 and May 7, 1941. He/she was a famous Scientist from Scotland. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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