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Elia Kazan

Whatever hysteria exists is inflamed by mystery, suspicion and secrecy. Hard and exact facts will cool it.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When people don't have clear information, their fear and anxiety tend to grow because they fill in the gaps with doubt and uncertainty. Providing clear, precise facts helps reduce these feelings by removing the unknown and making the situation easier to understand.

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