“Anxiety is the poison of human life; the parent of many sins and of more miseries. In a world where everything is doubtful, and where we may be disappointed, and be blessed in disappointment, why this restless stir and commotion of mind? Can it alter the cause, or unravel the mystery of human events?”
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“Anxiety is the poison of human life; the parent of many sins and of more miseries. In a world where everything is doubtful, and where we may be disappointed, and be blessed in disappointment, why this restless stir and commotion of mind? Can it alter the cause, or unravel the mystery of human events?” [Quotation attributed to Tryon Edwards]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1270-anxiety-is-the-poison-of-human-life-the/
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“Anxiety is the poison of human life; the parent of many sins and of more miseries. In a world where everything is doubtful, and where we may be disappointed, and be blessed in disappointment, why this restless stir and commotion of mind? Can it alter the cause, or unravel the mystery of human events?” Attributed to Tryon Edwards. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1270-anxiety-is-the-poison-of-human-life-the/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“Anxiety is the poison of human life; the parent of many sins and of more miseries. In a world where everything is doubtful, and where we may be disappointed, and be blessed in disappointment, why this restless stir and commotion of mind? Can it alter the cause, or unravel the mystery of human events?” Attributed to Tryon Edwards. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1270-anxiety-is-the-poison-of-human-life-the/.