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What we think of as our sensitivity is only the higher evolution of terror in a poor dumb beast. We suffer for nothing.
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"What we think of as our sensitivity is only the higher evolution of terror in a poor dumb beast. We suffer for nothing. Our own death wish is our only real tragedy"

- Mario Puzo

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This quote by Mario Puzo recommends that our level of sensitivity is a result of our evolution from a primitive state of horror. We are not born with this level of sensitivity, but rather it is something that we have developed with time. This quote indicates that our level of sensitivity is a result of our worry of death and our own death. We suffer for absolutely nothing due to the fact that our own death wish is our only real catastrophe. This quote recommends that our sensitivity is a result of our own death and our fear of death. We are continuously attempting to prevent death, however in the end, it is inevitable. Our level of sensitivity is a result of our own death desire, and it is our only genuine disaster. This quote implies that our sensitivity is a result of our own death and our fear of death, which it is our only genuine disaster.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mario Puzo between October 15, 1921 and July 2, 1999. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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