Consider that we live in a world predicated upon fear. The underlying assumption is that human beings are … - Frederick Lenz

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Is that all?" she whispered. Gansey closed his eyes. "That's all there is.

Frederick Lenz

Consider that we live in a world predicated upon fear. The underlying assumption is that human beings are innately evil and must be groomed and controlled. That is the dichotomy that is set up within the human mind, good and evil.

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