Fear is self-awareness raised to a higher level.

Don DeLillo
Fear is self-awareness raised to a higher level.
Fear is self-awareness raised to a higher level.
Fear is self-awareness raised to a higher level.
Fear is self-awareness raised to a higher level.
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Fear is the first step to wisdom. When you are afraid of something, you are taking notice of something. You are seeing your own weaknesses and weaknesses in others. Fear is the first step to wisdom, since it raises awareness.

Source: White Noise

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