No it is not a personification. A personification is when you give human attributes to an object. For example, “The trees see everything.” The trees do not have eyes so they cannot really see but they are always there and always watching.
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He said “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” meaning that we don't need to be afraid of anything other than being afraid — if everyone will remain calm, the troubles can be sorted out and addressed, but if people panic and stampede, things will only get worse.
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