Devout believers are safeguarded in a high degree against the risk of certain neurotic illnesses; their acceptance of the universal neurosis spares them the task of constructing a personal one.

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This quote suggests that devout believers who have a strong faith are less likely to develop certain neurotic illnesses. It argues that their belief and acceptance of a universal neurosis, or a collective human suffering, shields them from the need to create their own personal struggles or anxieties. By attributing their troubles as a part of a broader human condition, their faith provides them with a framework to cope and find solace, thus protecting them from developing neurotic disorders.

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