The thing is--fear can't hurt you any more than a dream.

William Golding
The thing is--fear can't hurt you any more than a...
The thing is--fear can't hurt you any more than a...
The thing is--fear can't hurt you any more than a...
The thing is--fear can't hurt you any more than a...
About This Quote

This quote is a great example of the ability that fear has to hold us back. When fear fills our minds, we are stopped in our tracks. However, this quote implies that fear is not real. It cannot hurt you any more than a dream.

If it is not real, then there is no reason to be afraid. Letting go of these fears will help you grow as a person and move forward in your life.

Source: Lord Of The Flies

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