Fear is the bad feeling that one has when he is in danger or when a particular thing frightens him. A German proverb goes "Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is. " This is quite true as fear will often cause people to imagine the worst and act unreasonably. In that case, can fear be any good?
Personally, I think a small amount of fear is good and even necessary as it not only acts as a form of control and prevention but also serves to oneself. However, being overly fearful is bad as it will seriously hamper (阻碍) man's progress. In this essay, I will discuss how fear can be a double-edged sword, bringing both advantages and disadvantages to man.
Fear is good as it prevents people from doing dangerous acts and prompts (促使) them to control and regulate their behavior. Next fear is good as it is a powerful motivator (促进因素) . For people themselves such as students and businessmen, the fear of failure will prompt them to work hard and put in their best effort in their studies and business undertakings. This will lead to, results and progress.
Although fear is good, man must keep in mind that too much fear may be harmful to his development. Being overly fearful of the unknown will prevent people from venturing (敢于去) into areas previously unexplored. For example, in the area of space exploration, Apollo 11 would have never landed the first humans on the moon if they had let fear get in the way of their dream. To get great achievements, man must learn to conquer his fear and find the courage to overcome the difficulties that life presents. Only then can the human race continue to make progress and enjoy the sweet smell of success.
In sum, fear is good as it will finally lead to a well-controlled and motivated society. Nevertheless, people must keep in mind that they should not be clouded by fear as it will stop their progress. I believe that a small dose of fear and a good deal of courage will make a great man as such a man will have the spirit to pursue his goals and the sense to act responsibly in the process.