Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

Fear guides more than gratitude.

Fear guides more than gratitude.

Summary

This quote suggests that fear is a stronger motivator or influencer than gratitude. While gratitude encourages positive emotions and fosters appreciation, fear tends to have a more powerful impact on individuals' actions and decision-making processes. Fear can pressure people into making choices based on self-preservation or the avoidance of negative consequences. This idea implies that fear has a greater ability to drive behavior and shape our actions, sometimes even surpassing the impact of positive emotions like gratitude.

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By Oliver Goldsmith

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