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“You are born with only two fears: fear of falling and fear of loud noise. All the rest is learned. And it's a lot of work!” quote by Richard Bandler
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“You are born with only two fears: fear of falling and fear of loud noise. All the rest is learned. And it's a lot of work!”

Richard Bandler

About This Quote

Humans are born with innate fears of falling and loud sounds; other fears are acquired through experience and effort.

In simple terms: Born with two basic fears; others are learned.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address learned fears.

Themes

psychology fear learning self-awareness

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • therapy
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

evolutionary biology conditioning cognitive development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears have you acquired?
  • How can you recondition learned fears?
A Different Perspective

Learned fears can be unlearned with conscious effort.

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