Quote by Clarence Darrow

The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover it is kept alive by hope and fear, by childish faith, and by cowardice.

The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to di

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This quote suggests that the belief in eternal life stems from a combination of human emotions and weaknesses. It implies that the idea of immortality is sustained by people's desire for hope, fear of death, naÃ¯ve trust, and a reluctance to face their mortality. By ascribing these factors as the basis for the concept of everlasting life, the quote challenges the rationality of this belief and suggests that it is founded on human vulnerabilities rather than evidence or reasoning.

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