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“All power is in essence power to deny mortality.”

Quote by Ernest Becker

Book:Escape from Evil

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Escape from Evil

In this suspenseful novel, a protagonist faces a harrowing escape from a dangerous situation, testing their limits and the nature of evil itself. more

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Ernest Becker was an American anthropologist known for his theories on human motivation and culture. His major work, 'The Denial of Death', explores how humans seek meaning and purpose by denying the fear brought by freedom. more

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