Air Quote by Joe Abercrombie
“Fear has made them sloppy. The world teeters at a precipe. All scared to take a step in case they put a foot into empty air. The instinct of self-preservation. It can destroy a man's efficiency.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The First Law Trilogy, 2006
Fear paralyzes action, leading to inefficiency and missed opportunities.
In simple terms: Fear blocks progress.
Key Takeaway
Confront fear to act.
Themes
fear
efficiency
action
psychology
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- creative projects
- risk‑taking
Key Concepts
self‑preservation
risk aversion
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you try if fear vanished?
- How does fear sometimes help you?
A Different Perspective
Fear can also protect from reckless choices.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)
