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As knowledge grew, fear decreased men thought less of worshiping the unknown, and more of overcoming it.

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Will Durant
Age: 96 †
Born: 1885
Born: November 5
Died: 1981
Died: November 7
Historian
Philosopher
Writer
North Adams
Massachusetts
William James Will Durant
William James Durant
Unknown
Overcoming
Grew
Knowledge
Less
Fear
Thought
Men
Decreased

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