Quote by Michel de Montaigne

The thing I fear most is fear.

The thing I fear most is fear.

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual's greatest fear is the presence of fear itself. It implies that fear has the power to paralyze and control them, which in turn becomes their greatest source of anxiety. It suggests that the person may strive to overcome this fear in order to live a more liberated and fearless life, choosing to face their fears head-on instead of avoiding them.

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Fear

By Michel de Montaigne

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