Quote by H. L. Mencken

The one permanent emotion of the inferior man is fear - fear of the unknown, the complex, the inexplicable. What he wants above everything else is safety.

The one permanent emotion of the inferior man is fear - fear

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are considered inferior or lacking in courage often experience fear as their predominant and lasting emotion. They are afraid of things that they do not understand, things that are complicated, or things that they cannot explain. Their primary desire is to find security and avoid any potential dangers or uncertainties.

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By H. L. Mencken

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