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Alan Paton Quotes: When men are ruled by fear, they strive to prevent the very changes that will abate it.
         

When men are ruled by fear, they strive to prevent the very changes that will abate it.


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This page presents the quote "When men are ruled by fear, they strive to prevent the very changes that will abate it.". Author of this quote is Alan Paton. This quote is about fear, strive, men,.