Quote by Aristotle

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Summary

This quote suggests that fear is the emotional and mental suffering that arises when we anticipate or expect something bad or harmful to happen. It implies that fear is not merely a response to present danger, but rather a distressing response to the expectation or anticipation of potential harm or evil. It highlights the idea that fear arises from the mind's projections of negative events and the discomfort that accompanies those thoughts or predictions.

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