The whole of life but labours in the dark. For just as children tremble and fear all In the viewless dark, so even we at times Dread in the light so many things that be No whit more fearsome than what children feign, Shuddering, will be upon them in the dark. This terror then, this darkness of the mind, Not sunrise with its flaring spokes of light, Nor glittering arrows of morning can disperse, But only nature's aspect and her law. Titus Lucretius Carus
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The whole of life but labours in the dark. This quote is an important reminder that we should not allow fear to take over us and block out all light. In other words, if we are poorly versed in the art of persistence, we will not be able to think clearly when we face a challenge. But, if we can keep a cool head in a stormy situation, then we will have a strong chance of getting past that storm and realizing our goals.

Source: Lucretius On The Nature Of Things

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