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Fear is the parent of cruelty.
James Anthony Froude
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About James Anthony Froude

James Anthony Froude was a Historian from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1818–1894).

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Who said "Fear is the parent of cruelty."?
This quote is attributed to James Anthony Froude, a Historian from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did James Anthony Froude live?
James Anthony Froude lived from 1818 – 1894.