You may think that's an overstatement. But I am convinced that fear is at the very core of our human condition. Shakespeare, possibly the most respected English authority on human nature, puts these words in the mouth of a character from Richard the Third, Act II Scene 3. Truly the hearts of men are full of fear. I think he's right.
Fear is the natural emotional state of humanity.
Think about it. So many people live life in a state of constant anxiety. We live our lives in fear of many things, from the trivial to the life shattering. And all we can do is hang on in quiet desperation. The A.L.P. used fear in their election campaign.