I know how you feel, " I said. "You run into something you totally don't get, and it's scary as hell. But once you learn something about it, it gets easier to handle. Knowledge counters fear. It always has.

Jim Butcher
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When we encounter something that we do not fully understand, we often feel overwhelmed and anxious. However, as we learn more about the situation, we become less afraid and more comfortable. Knowledge counters fear. It always has.

Source: Dead Beat

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