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“We adore, we invoke, we seek to appease, only that which we fear.” quote by Voltaire
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“We adore, we invoke, we seek to appease, only that which we fear.”

Voltaire

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Source Philosophical Treatise, 1764

Fear drives worship and appeasement, often targeting what we dread.

In simple terms: Fear leads us to appease what we dread.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and confront fear directly.

Themes

fear worship psychology

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • religion
  • personal growth
  • relationships

Key Concepts

human behavior cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you fear most?
  • How does fear influence your decisions?
A Different Perspective

Fear can be irrational and hard to overcome.

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