Quote by Thomas Carlyle

The first duty of man is to conquer fear; he must get rid of it, he cannot act till then.

The first duty of man is to conquer fear; he must get rid of

Summary

This quote suggests that fear is the first obstacle that humans need to overcome in order to achieve their goals. It implies that fear immobilizes individuals and prevents them from taking action. To be able to act, accomplish tasks, or make progress, people must confront and eliminate their fears. It emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear as a fundamental responsibility and prerequisite for personal development and success.

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