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To him who is in fear everything rustles
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"To him who is in fear everything rustles"

- Sophocles

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This quote by Sophocles speaks with the power of fear as well as how it can impact our assumption of the globe. Anxiety can create us to come to be hyper-vigilant and to interpret also the slightest sound or activity as a prospective risk. This quote suggests that when we are in a state of concern, also one of the most harmless of sounds can look like a caution or a sign of risk. It is a suggestion that worry can distort our reality and also create us to become paranoid of our surroundings. Anxiety can be a powerful emotion that can trigger us to become overwhelmed and unable to believe clearly. It is essential to bear in mind that fear can be a natural reaction to a viewed hazard, yet it is additionally essential to recognize when worry is creating us to misunderstand our atmosphere.

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Sophocles This quote is written / told by Sophocles between 496 BC and 405 BC. He was a famous Author from Greece. The author also have 100 other quotes.

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