The dark does not frighten me, but the light that comes afte... - Eugenio Montale

"The dark does not frighten me, but the light that comes after does."

Eugenio Montale Fear

Poet Italian 1896–1981

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"I have no program. I only know that I was born poor, and I wish to die rich."

"The butterfly's dream"

"Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great metamorphosis and still love flowers."

"I believe that life is a journey towards light."

"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."