Quote by Freeman Dyson

It's better to get mugged than to live a life of fear.

It's better to get mugged than to live a life of fear.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is preferable to experience a physical attack like a mugging rather than constantly live in a state of fear. It emphasizes the detrimental effects of living a life ridden with fear and implies that taking a risk, even if it results in a negative incident like being mugged, can ultimately be less detrimental to one's well-being than constantly living in fear and limiting oneself due to fear of potential dangers.

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Fear

By Freeman Dyson

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