“One is never afraid of the unknown; one is afraid of the known coming to an end.”

— Jiddu Krishnamurti · Courage quote

One is never afraid of the unknown; one is afraid of the known coming to an end. — Jiddu Krishnamurti quote card
Philosopher · 1895 – 1986

Indian philosopher and speaker on the nature of mind, meditation, and human freedom; rejected all guru roles.

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