Quote by M. Night Shyamalan

When you say 'fear of the unknown', that is the definition of fear fear is the unknown, fear is what you do not know, and it's genetically within us so that we feel safe. We feel scared of the woods because we're not familiar with it, and that keeps you safe.

When you say 'fear of the unknown', that is the definition o

Summary

This quote suggest that fear is essentially rooted in our innate fear of the unknown. It implies that as human beings, we are genetically predisposed to fear things that we are unfamiliar with, as a means of self-preservation. For instance, being afraid of being in an unfamiliar environment like the woods is a natural response because it represents an unknown situation that could potentially pose danger. The quote implies that fear serves a purpose in keeping us safe by making us cautious and alert.

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Fear

By M. Night Shyamalan

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