So,first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself-- nameless,unreasoning,unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."

VOA: special.2011.03.17

So,first of all,let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless,unreasoning,unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."

VOA: special.2011.05.19

In 1933, during the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt sought to give hope with these words: "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

VOA: special.2009.01.19

and the forces of nature. I dreaded that first robin so, But he is mastered now, And I'm accustomed to him grown-- He hurts a little though I dared not meet the daffodils, For fear their yellow gown Would pierce me with a fashion So foreign to my own.

VOA: special.2010.07.18

Did the cat get your tongue Did your string come undone One by one One by one It comes to us all It's as soft as your pillow (SINGING) I dreamed I was missing You were so scared But no one would listen 'Cause no one else cared After my dreaming I woke with this fear What am I leaving When I'm done here?

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