Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

All religion, my friend, is simply evolved out of fraud, fear, greed, imagination, and poetry.

All religion, my friend, is simply evolved out of fraud, fea

Summary

This quote suggests that religion has originated from deceptive practices, the emotion of fear, selfish desires, the use of imagination, and artistic expression. It implies that religion's roots lie not in authentic spiritual experiences, but rather in the manipulation of human vulnerabilities and the creative qualities of storytelling.

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Fear Imagination Poetry Religion

By Edgar Allan Poe

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