Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main... - Descartes, René

This quote is attributed to Descartes, René.

"Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom."

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Philosopher-Mathematician French 1596–1650

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