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While there isn't a specific recording of him saying these exact words in an interview or performance, it's consistent with his lyrical themes and philosophical musings in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time marked by social upheaval and existential questioning.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nMorrison reveals a profound paradox: people fear death, not pain. This may seem counterintuitive, as we often associate pain with physical suffering or discomfort, whereas death is the ultimate unknown. However, this insight suggests that our fear of death stems from its finality, the loss of identity and existence, rather than the temporary experience of pain.\n\n**How to Use This**\nBy acknowledging that the fear of death is more intense than the pain itself, we can begin to confront mortality with a clearer mind. 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By letting go of this attachment, one can cultivate an environment where genuine feelings are welcomed without judgment.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn our fast-paced, emotionally charged world, applying Morrison's insight requires embracing a radical acceptance: giving others (and ourselves) permission to feel whatever arises in the moment. 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