Quote by St. Francis De Sales

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they thems

Summary

This quote suggests that those who strive to have power through fear are actually quite fearful themselves. While others may fear these individuals, they in turn fear everyone around them. They are afraid of losing their power or being rejected, thus longing for love and acceptance but not daring to show vulnerability. This reveals how fear-based authority is fragile and ultimately corrodes the person wielding it, leaving them more afraid than those they intimidate.

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