"The continuation of man's life is more attributable to his fear of death than it is to his desire to live. As a matter of fact, in countless cases, it is attributable to only the former."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Fear, Death, Life, Motivational

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"The continuation of man's life is more attributable to his fear of death than it is to his desire to live. As a matter of fact, in countless cases, it is attributable to only the former."

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