Fear is not a good teacher. The Posted on March 4, 2015March 4, 2010 by admin “Fear is not a good teacher. The lessons of fear are quickly forgotten.” — Mary Catherine Bateson Author: Mary Catherine Bateson Category: fear Tags: fear, Mary Catherine Bateson Spread the love Related posts: Only when we are no longer afraid I hasten to laugh at everything, for Dictators and oppressors should continue to fear Fear is the foundation of safety.