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“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light”

Socrates

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It's normal for children to be scared of the dark because they don't know what's there and their imagination can make them afraid. As they grow up, they learn that there's nothing to fear and become less afraid. The bigger problem is when adults are scared of facing the truth or new ideas, even when it's clear and can help them. For example, someone might not want to change their opinion or learn something new because it makes them uncomfortable. This holds them back from growing and improving. Facing the truth, even if it's hard, is important for living a full and honest life.

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