The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.
The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.
The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.
The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.
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The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence. This is a very interesting quote. Firstly, it tells us that appearance is not all that matters. Secondly, it tells us that the first sign of impotence is the fear of appearing weak.

Source: Crime And Punishment

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