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" You don't know what bravery is until you overcome fear. "

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" If you are a good person, you will probably be a good father. Try not to worry too much. If you don't feel apprehensive just before your first child arrives, you are abnormal. Though catastrophe doesn't come as often in childbirth as it did a few generations ago, we naturally fear it. "

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" I don't have a fear of flying; I have a fear of crashing. "

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" Fear of the unknown is a great creative partner. "

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