Fear can make you do more wrong than hate or jealousy... fear makes you always, always hold something back.
Interpretation
Fear can negatively influence our actions more than other negative emotions, causing us to restrain ourselves.
In this quote, Philip K. Dick emphasizes the pervasive and detrimental effects of fear on our behavior. Unlike hate or jealousy, which may provoke us to act out, fear encourages us to withdraw and hold back, preventing us from fully engaging with the world and pursuing our true desires. This insight highlights the importance of confronting our fears to live more authentically and boldly.
In practice
During a motivational speech to encourage people to face their fears.
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