I myself am sometimes fed up with Hatta's policies. Hatta and I sometimes bug each other, but omitting Hatta from the Proclamation Text... that is the action of a coward!
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We are living in a world of fear. The life of man today is corroded and made bitter by fear: fear of the future, fear of the hydrogen bomb, fear of ideologies. Perhaps this fear is a greater danger than the danger itself because it is fear, which drives men to act thoughtlessly, to act dangerously.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fear can overshadow existence and lead to irrational actions.
This quote conveys the idea that fear permeates our lives, affecting our thoughts, actions, and interactions with the world. Sukarno highlights how the pervasive fear of various threats can become more harmful than the threats themselves, as it drives individuals to make impulsive and reckless decisions, ultimately corroding their essence and future.
Themes
FearDangerThoughtlessnessActionFutureExistence
In practice
Example use cases
During a public speech on mental health, one could reference this quote to emphasize how fear affects decision-making.
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