Quote by Petronius

It is fear that first brought gods into the world.

It is fear that first brought gods into the world.

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This quote suggests that humans initially created gods out of their fear. It implies that people, in their search for comfort and protection, invented higher powers to worship and seek guidance from. The quote highlights the idea that fear played a central role in the development of religious beliefs and the concept of god.

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