Quote by Francis Bacon

Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.

Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark and as tha

Summary

This quote suggests that men's fear of death is akin to a child's fear of darkness. Similar to how children's fear of darkness grows stronger when they hear scary stories, men's fear of death is intensified by myths and narratives related to dying. In essence, the quote implies that fear of death is initially a natural instinct, but it can be heightened through cultural influences and storytelling.

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