Quote by Elias Canetti

There is nothing that man fears more than the touch of the unknown. He wants to see what is reaching towards him, and to be able to recognize or at least classify it. Man always tends to avoid physical contact with anything strange.

There is nothing that man fears more than the touch of the u

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have a natural aversion to the unfamiliar and tend to fear the unknown. We desire to visually perceive and comprehend things approaching us, as well as categorize them. The quote further argues that people generally try to avoid physical contact with anything that seems strange or unfamiliar. This aversion stems from our inclination to favor the familiar and our inherent need for a sense of security and stability.

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Mystery

By Elias Canetti

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