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But, above all things, they were frightened of 'the world;' the spectacle of nature filled them with awe and dread.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Bagehot emphasizes the deep-seated fear that early humans had towards nature and the world around them.
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