H.P. LovecraftThe oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear.
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The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. This quote is about the fear of death. The fear of dying and going to heaven or hell, depending on which religion you practice, is a very real emotion for people. This fear often leads to a desire to make it to heaven and avoid going to hell. In this quote, that sense of anxiety changes from the fear of not being able to live forever into a desire to live forever.
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