Aldous Huxley Quote - Love casts out fear; but conversely fear casts out love. And not only love. Fear also casts out intelligence, casts out goodness, casts out all thought of beauty and truth.

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Love casts out fear; but conversely fear casts out love. And not only love. Fear also casts out intelligence, casts out goodness, casts out all thought of beauty and truth.

"Love casts out fear; but conversely fear casts out love. And not only love. Fear also casts out intelligence, casts out goodness, casts out all thought of beauty and truth."

— Aldous Huxley

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Author: Aldous Huxley
Category: Compassion
Tags: Compassion Concerned Fear Love Reflective

Meaning of this quote

Fear can narrow attention and displace affection, judgment, and appreciation.

Key takeaway: Notice how fear is shaping your response before acting on it.

Origin of the quote

Novel: Ape and Essence.

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Attributed author: Aldous Huxley

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