Quote by AndrÃ© Gide

There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of them.

There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of

Summary

This quote suggests that our fear towards monsters is often exaggerated and unwarranted. It implies that most things we consider monstrous or terrifying are actually few in number. It may also imply that fear itself often arises from our own imagination and perception rather than being an objective reality. Therefore, the quote hints at the idea that our fear can often be disproportionate and not truly justified.

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Fear

By AndrÃ© Gide

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