There is one standard phrase that I have always liked, I don't know who first said it or where the quote came nor do I care about any of the facts of the matter for it's origin.
"We have nothing to fear, but fear itself"
There really is nothing to be afraid of, I don't and never have understood why people fear change, fear new ideas, or fear speaking up. I can understand people not wanting to change, to not embracing new ideas, and to not wanting to speak up, however if the reason is out of fear then I don't understand and never could. If that makes sense.
It makes perfect sense to me, and I feel the same, fear is for fools, and only fools have fear.
Those in power, you know the EL-ite play on that fear, to maintain control, I am glad you are not one of them, those that fear.