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There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the hearts controls
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"There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart's controls"

- Aeschylus

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This quote by Aeschylus recommends that worry can be an advantageous emotion. Worry can function as an indication, notifying us to potential risk and helping us to make wise decisions. Worry can likewise encourage us to act and secure ourselves from damage. Fear can be a powerful tool for self-preservation, and it must be respected and kept in check. Worry can be a source of strength and nerve, permitting us to face difficult situations and take dangers. However, fear can also be immobilizing and lead to irrational choices. It is essential to acknowledge when worry is practical and when it is not, and to keep it in its rightful location in our hearts. Worry can be a powerful feeling, however it should not be enabled to take control of our lives.

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Aeschylus This quote is written / told by Aeschylus between 525 BC and 456 BC. He was a famous Playwright from Greece. The author also have 84 other quotes.

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