John ScalziFear sits and smiles and is predatory, immobile and silent and serene; an observer who conserves his energy and is content to wait.
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Fear is one of the most powerful emotions that humans experience. The word itself means to be afraid or frightened. This emotion can take many forms, but when it comes to the table, it is best described as something that paralyzes you with fear. It can make you feel helpless, and when you allow fear to control you, it will often make you act the same way every time.
Fear is the opposite of love because it makes you run instead of stand up for yourself or your beliefs. Fear causes you to give up on yourself and your goals, and makes you play small instead of standing tall.
Source: The Sagan Diary
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