Fear Quotes - Page 16

• Every day do something that frightens you.

  Eleanor Roosevelt

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• Fear hath the common fault of a justice of peace, and is apt to conclude hastily from every slight circumstance, without examining the evidence on both sides.

  Henry Fielding

  Justice, Faults, Sides

  Henry Fielding, Sir Walter Scott (1831). “The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling”, p.91

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• The wretch that fears to drown, will break through flames;
  Or, in his dread of flames, will plunge in waves.
  When eagles are in view, the screaming doves
  Will cower beneath the feet of man for safety.

  Colley Cibber

  Men, Feet, Eagles

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• Mutual fear is a principal link in the chain of mutual love.

  Thomas Paine

  Mutual Love, Links, Chains

  Thomas Paine (1819). “The American Crisis”, p.17

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• Hang those that talk of fear.

  William Shakespeare

  William Shakespeare (1806). “The plays of William Shakspeare, with the corrections and illustr. of various commentators, to which are added notes by S. Johnson and G. Steevens, revised and augmented by I. Reed, with a glossarial index”, p.222

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• But let the frame of things disjoint, both the worlds suffer,
  Ere we will eat our meal in fear, and sleep
  In the affliction of these terrible dreams
  That shake us nightly.

  William Shakespeare

  Dream, Sleep, Suffering

  'Macbeth' (1606) act 3, sc. 2, l. 11

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• Errors and exaggerations do not matter. What matters is boldness in thinking with a strong-pitched voice, in speaking out about things as one feels them in the moment of speaking; in having the temerity to proclaim what one believes to be true without fear of the consequences. If one were to await the possession of the absolute truth, one must be either a fool or a mute. If the creative impulse were muted, the world would then be stayed on its march.

  Jose Clemente Orozco

  Strong, Truth, Believe

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• We need to practice acting in spite of fear, in spite of doubt, in spite of worry, in spite of uncertainty, in spite of inconvenience, in spite of discomfort, and even to practice acting when we're not in the mood to act.

  T. Harv Eker

  Motivational, Practice, Worry

  FaceBook post by T. Harv Eker from Apr 04, 2015

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• Everything that is worthwhile in life is scary. Choosing a school, choosing a career, getting married, having kids - all those things are scary. If it is not fearful, it is not worthwhile.

  Paul Tournier

  Life, Family, Marriage

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• Each day you're presented with a choice. You can either keep your greatness hidden under a pile of fears, regrets, and excuses, or you can let it out. So the best way to begin unlocking inner greatness is to make a conscious choice to live out the rest of today, with the best you.

  Lewis Howes

  Inspirational, Regret, Greatness

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• Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.

  Francis Bacon

  Death, Children, Halloween

  Essays "Of Death" (1625)

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• It was high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, 'always do what you are afraid to do.'

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

  Inspirational, Positive, Success

  'Essays' (1841) 'Heroism'

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• I am a kind of paranoid in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy.

  J. D. Salinger

  Inspirational, Happiness, Happy

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• Fear follows crime and is its punishment.

  Voltaire

  Punishment, Prison, Crime

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• The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.

  Oprah Winfrey

  Encouragement, Truth, Failure

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• Fear is the tax that conscience pays to guilt.

  George Sewell

  Inspirational, Motivational, Integrity

  George Sewell (1719). “The Tragedy of Sir Walter Raleigh. [In Five Acts and in Verse.]”, p.4

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• Fear is like a giant fog. It sits on your brain and blocks everything - real feelings, true happiness, real joy. They can't get through that fog. But you lift it, and buddy, you're in for the ride of your life.

  Albert Brooks

  Life, Happiness, Block

  "Fictional character: Bob Diamond". "Defending Your Life", www.imdb.com. March 22, 1991.

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• Do your thing. Do it unapologetically. Don't be discouraged by criticism. You probably already know what they're going to say. Pay no mind to the fear of failure. It's far more valuable than success. Take ownership, take chances, and have fun. And no matter what, don't ever stop doing your thing.

  Asher Roth

  Inspirational, Motivational, Success

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• Today, I’m a conservationist because I believe that my species doesn’t have the right or option to determine the fate of other species, even ones that inspire fear in us.

  Jeff Corwin

  Believe, Fate, Rights

  Jeff Corwin (2009). “100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species”, p.15, Rodale

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• The components of anxiety, stress, fear, and anger do not exist independently of you in the world. They simply do not exist in the physical world, even though we talk about them as if they do.

  Wayne Dyer

  Stress, Anger, Anxiety

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• If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior. In other words, begin to act the part, as well as you can, of the person you would rather be, the person you most want to become. Gradually, the old, fearful person will fade away.

  William Glasser

  Change, Attitude, Fading Away

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• Fear is a habit, so is self pity, defeat, anxiety, despair, hopelessness and resignation. You can eliminate all of these negative habits with two simple resolves: I can and I will.

  Napoleon Hill

  Inspirational, Simple, Self

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• Be not afraid of being called un-fashionable.

  Adolf Loos

  Inspirational, Fashion, Shopping

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• When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

  Audre Lorde

  Inspirational, Strength, Success

  "The Cancer Journals". Book by Audre Lorde, 1980.

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• I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.

  Isaac Asimov

  Inspiring, Humorous, Technology

  "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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