I believe there is no devil but fear.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear is the primary source of evil in human experience.
- In plain terms
- The devil is really just fear.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear is the true evil.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fear holds you back?
- Is fear the root of all bad?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex moral or systemic evils.
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