When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and reflection. Our fear paralyzes us. Besides, fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators' repression.

Marjane Satrapi
When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and...
When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and...
When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and...
When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and...
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The quote, “When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and reflection. Our fear paralyzes us. Besides, fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators' repression,” is often used to indicate that people should be brave in the face of fear. However, this phrase was originally written by the German writer Kurt Tucholsky in 1922. He wrote it in response to a quote by German Communist leader Ernst Thälmann in which he said, “When you are afraid, you are not thinking clearly.” The idea that fear can cloud our ability to reason well is something that is widely discussed today.

Source: The Complete Persepolis

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