Shallow are the souls that have forgotten how to shudder. Leon Cass

Jonathan Haidt
About This Quote

To shudder is to be overcome with fear. The act of shuddering is the act of expressing fear. This quote best illustrates how shallow are the souls that have forgotten how to shudder. If someone does not tremble in fear, then they are charged with being shallow.

Source: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided By Politics And Religion

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