Familiarity is the dagger thrust into the heart of fear.

Todd Stocker
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Familiarity is the dagger thrust into the heart of fear. In this quote, William Blake is stating that familiarity with an activity or a place will eventually bring peace of mind. Familiarity can also be a source of fear for many people. This fear may be a direct result of a traumatic experience, but it can also be a result of a negative experience with a person, a place or an object. In any case, familiarity will eventually lead to peace of mind.

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