Quote by Edmund Burke

No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.

No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of

Summary

This quote suggests that fear has the ability to overpower and paralyze an individual's mental faculties such as their ability to think critically and make rational decisions. It implies that when consumed by fear, one becomes unable to act or think clearly as their passion for life and zest for pursuing goals diminishes. In other words, fear can be so overwhelming that it takes control of the mind, hindering its capacity to function at its full potential.

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