2024-07-13

10 Fearless Quotes to Get You Through the Day

Aristotle said “He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.” What are you fearful of today? Is it rejection, failure, a pending decision, or fear of the unknown? Use 10 of the following quotes to become inspired, and to examine the strength of the human spirit.

Courage

“Courage is the complement of fear. A man who is fearless cannot be courageous. [He is also a fool.]” 

-Robert A. Heinlein

Face it

“Find what you are afraid of, face it, and then you won't be afraid of it anymore.”

-Marilyn Manson

Take Action

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”

-Dale Carnegie

Try Something New

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.

-Unknown

Be a Fighter

"Fear doesn’t go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day.”

-Steven Pressfield

Great Strength

“In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.”

-Drew Barrymore

Speak Up

"Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes."

-Maggie Kuhn

Looking into the Heart

"If, when you look into your own heart, you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about, what is there to fear?"

-Confucius

Don't Make it Bigger

"Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is."

-German Proverb

False Evidence

"Fear: False Evidence Appearing Real."

-Unknown

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