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Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the
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"Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other"

- Francis Bacon

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Francis Bacon, Small This quote is written / told by Francis Bacon between January 21, 1561 and April 9, 1626. He was a famous Philosopher from England. The author also have 104 other quotes.

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