If the bird was afraid to open its mouth,
because strange things could get in,
no one would ever get to hear a birdsong.

If fall was afraid to follow summer,
because winter could chase her away,
the leaves would never wear their outfits of gold and fire red.

If people were afraid to open their eyes ,
because they did not want to see unpleasant surroundings,
everyone would forever be in darkness.

If men were afraid to experiment with fire,
because they could get burned,
everyone would freeze to death.

If everyone was afraid of falling in love,
because someone could get hurt in the end,
the world would be a bitter place.