Who said "Fear is the absence of understanding."?

This quote is attributed to Giordano Bruno.

Fear is the absence of understanding. - Giordano Bruno

"Fear is the absence of understanding."

Giordano Bruno Fear

Philosopher Friar Polymath Italian 1548–1600

"The suspicion that we might be insignificant is hard to bear."

"One needs to make the soul noble, not the appearance."

"There is no absolute truth; all things are in flux."

"The infinite universe is the infinite work of an infinite being."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."