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The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover it is kept alive by hope and fear, by childish faith,

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"The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover; it is kept alive by hope and fear, by childish faith, and by cowardice"

- Clarence Darrow

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This quote is written / told by Clarence Darrow between April 18, 1857 and March 13, 1938. He/she was a famous Lawyer from USA. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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