The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear.

Jiddu Krishnamurti
The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear.
The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear.
The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear.
The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear.
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If you believe in something so strongly that it is an absolute truth, then you are afraid of questioning that belief. To put it another way, if you’re convinced that your beliefs are right and everyone else’s are wrong, then why would you want to change?

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