The fear of burglars is not only the fear of being robbed, but also the fear of a sudden and unexpected clutch out of the darkness. (Elias Canetti)

The fear of burglars is not only the fear of being robbed, but also the fear of a sudden and unexpected clutch out of the darkness.

Elias Canetti

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