Who said "I learned that fear is just an invitation to be brave."?

This quote is attributed to Christy Brown.

I learned that fear is just an invitation to be brave. - Christy Brown

"I learned that fear is just an invitation to be brave."

Christy Brown Fear

Novelist Irish 1932–1981

"I have discovered that I can say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way."

"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places."

"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise."

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."