Quote by Dean Koontz

Nothing gives us courage more readily than the desire to avoid looking like a damn fool.

Nothing gives us courage more readily than the desire to avo

Summary

This quote states that the fear of looking like a fool is a powerful motivator for finding courage. The desire to avoid embarrassment or humiliation serves as an incentive to act bravely and confidently in order to appear competent and avoid judgment from others. This suggests that the fear of being seen as foolish can push individuals to overcome their fears and take risks that they might not have otherwise pursued.

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