“Fear is the main source of
superstition, and one of the main
sources of cruelty. To conquer fear
is the beginning of wisdom.”
~ Bertrand Russell
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“Fear is the main source of
superstition, and one of the main
sources of cruelty. To conquer fear
is the beginning of wisdom.”
~ Bertrand Russell
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Thank you, Gail, for the excellent quote!
Joanna
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You’re welcome. Everyone needs encouragement from time to time. 🌟✨💫
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True!
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Yes you must overcome fear to gain wisdom 🙂
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Both create learning lessons for us. 👀🍃
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Indeed !
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Absolutely, if more did so the world would change for the better.
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We can only Hope. 🌟✨💫
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Love this – “To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”
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Looking back, it was when I was most afraid, my life changed for the better. 🌟✨💫
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Actually, “the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom,” but Russell was not far off the mark here. Once we know of whom we should really be afraid (Matthew 10:28) He will cure our superstitions and remove the fears they invite.
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Fear and Faith walk hand-in-hand. 🌟✨💫
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