“We little know the thing that we fear”
— Geoffrey Chaucer
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Sometimes, we are scared of things because we don't understand them well. For example, think about someone who is afraid of spiders. They might imagine that all spiders are dangerous and will harm them. They feel this way because they don't really know much about spiders. If they took the time to learn that most spiders are harmless and actually help by eating other pests, their fear might become less intense. This idea can be used in everyday life. If there's something or someone that scares you, try to learn more about it. By gaining knowledge, you can make better decisions and maybe even find out there's nothing to be afraid of after all.
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