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Orthodox Christianity, by playing upon the emotions of man, is able to accomplish wonders toward keeping him in order and relieving his mind. It can frighten or cajole him away from evil more effectively than could reason.
H. P. Lovecraft
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"Orthodox Christianity, by playing upon the emotions of man, is able to accomplish wonders toward keeping him in order and relieving his mind. It can frighten or cajole him away from evil more effectively than could reason."
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Orthodox Christianity, by playing upon the emotions of man, is able to accomplish wonders toward keeping him in order and relieving his mind. It can frighten or cajole him away from evil more effectively than could reason. — H. P. Lovecraft

About H. P. Lovecraft

H. P. Lovecraft was a Novelist from United States (1890–1937).

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This quote is attributed to H. P. Lovecraft, a Novelist from United States.
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H. P. Lovecraft lived from 1890 – 1937.