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Nothing is so much to be feared as fear
There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of them
From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing
Fear loves the idea of danger
To fear the worst oft cures the worse
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light
Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom
Fear has many eyes and can see things underground
Fear has its use but cowardice has none
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