Quote by John Green

This is the fear that made fish crawl out onto dry land and evolve lungs, the fear that teaches us to run, the fear that makes us bury our dead.

This is the fear that made fish crawl out onto dry land and

Summary

This quote emphasizes the primal nature of fear and its significant influence on evolution and human behavior. It suggests that the fear of danger and death is the driving force behind the survival instincts that led fish to evolve and adapt to life on land. Additionally, fear is seen as the instinct that compels animals, including humans, to flee from threats and protect their own lives. The fear of mortality has also shaped human cultural practices surrounding death, as it urges us to bury our deceased loved ones as a means of coping and expressing respect.

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