Fear is a scavenger who feeds on the future; on what may be and what is possible, extending down the line of our lives.

John Scalzi
Fear is a scavenger who feeds on the future; on...
Fear is a scavenger who feeds on the future; on...
Fear is a scavenger who feeds on the future; on...
Fear is a scavenger who feeds on the future; on...
About This Quote

This is a great quote by President John F. Kennedy about overcoming fear. It seems that all of us have fears, but the important thing to remember is that fear is something that can be overcome. The quote above puts it quite simply. Fear is a scavenger who feeds on the future, but what matters the most is what you can do today.

Source: The Sagan Diary

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