Fear.
Fear is a universal human experience, one that can both paralyse and propel us. From the ancient philosophers to modern-day luminaries, thinkers have grappled with the nature of fear and how to overcome it. In this collection, we've curated a selection of insightful quotes that shed light on the complexities of fear and offer guidance on transforming this powerful emotion.
Whether you're seeking to confront your own fears, inspire others, or simply deepen your understanding of the human condition, these words of wisdom will provide a thought-provoking starting point. Prepare to be challenged, motivated, and empowered as you explore the transformative power of confronting fear head-on.
Editors Pick
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
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Plato
We are more often frightened than hurt, and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.
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Seneca
All Quotes on Fear
However desperate the situation and circumstances, don't despair. When there is everything to fear, be unafraid. When surrounded by dangers, fear none of them. When without resources, depend on resourcefulness. When surprised, take the enemy by surprise.
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Sun Tzu
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.
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Sun Tzu
Evil exists to glorify the good. Evil is negative good. It is a relative term. Evil can be transmuted into good. What is evil to one at one time, becomes good at another time to somebody else.
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Mencius
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
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Plato
We are more often frightened than hurt, and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.
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Seneca
One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.
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abraham maslow