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He who has been bitten by a snake fears a piece of string.

He who has been bitten by a snake fears a piece of string.

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This quote highlights the lasting impact of experiences and trauma on an individual's psyche. It suggests that someone who has experienced a traumatic event tends to become overly cautious and fearful, even when confronted with harmless or insignificant situations. Similar to how a person who has been bitten by a snake may fear a harmless piece of string due to the psychological association of danger, this quote reveals how past experiences shape our perceptions and behaviors, sometimes irrationally.

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