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Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.
Francis Bacon
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"Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other."
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Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other. — Francis Bacon

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Francis Bacon was a Philosopher from Ireland (1909–1992).

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This quote is attributed to Francis Bacon, a Philosopher from Ireland.
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Francis Bacon lived from 1909 – 1992.
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