Fear was the first thing on earth to make gods. -Lucretius

 

Fear was the first thing on earth to make gods.


-Lucretius
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This quote is just one of 13 total Lucretius quotes in our collection. Lucretius is known for saying 'Fear was the first thing on earth to make gods.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Fear was the first thing on earth to make gods.

Lucretius
251

It is great wealth to a soul to live frugally with a contented mind.

Lucretius
244
If men saw that a term was set to their troubles, they would find strength in some way to withstand the hocus-pocus and intimidations of the prophets. -Lucretius
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From the heart of the fountain of delight rises a jet of bitterness that tortures us among the very flowers.

Lucretius
206

Such evil deeds could religion prompt.

Lucretius
188
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185

What is food to one, is to others bitter poison.

Lucretius
181