Fear Quotes

The thing that stops us and, when faced, the thing that frees us. Both sides explored here.

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"Fear is often the thing that keeps us from doing what we're capable of doing."
Anderson Cooper
"The scariest moment is always just before you take action"
Edward Snowden
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"Fear is the enemy of freedom."
Dan Rather
"Fear is often just an illusion we create in our minds."
Barbara Walters
"Fear can be a teacher if you listen to what it tells you."
Barbara Walters
"Fear is often what keeps us from living our best lives."
Anderson Cooper
"Fear is the primary tool of oppressive systems."
Julian Assange
"Fear is the glue that holds oppressive systems together."
Julian Assange
"Fear is the tool of those who want to control you without your knowledge."
Edward Snowden
"Fear is only an obstacle if you allow it to be."
Nellie Bly
"Fear is just an opportunity to discover your courage."
Barbara Walters
"The surveillance state doesn't make us safer; it makes us afraid of our own government."
Edward Snowden
"Fear is the greatest obstacle to progress."
Nellie Bly
"Fear is a choice, and we can choose courage instead."
Nellie Bly
D
"Fear is often the greatest obstacle to truth-telling, and we must learn to overcome it."
Dan Rather
C
"Fear is the biggest obstacle between us and our dreams."
Christiane Amanpour
C
"Fear is a guide, not a stop sign."
Christiane Amanpour
I
"Fear has been used as a tool to maintain the chains of oppression."
Ida B. Wells
"The fear of judgment is often bigger than the judgment itself."
Barbara Walters
"Fear is the opportunity to prove yourself to yourself."
Barbara Walters
"Fear is the tool of those who cannot persuade."
Edward Snowden
D
"Fear diminishes when confronted with facts and understanding."
Dan Rather
"Fear is just an opportunity in disguise if you're brave enough to look."
Barbara Walters
C
"Fear is the enemy of truth, and courage is required to confront it."
Christiane Amanpour
W
"Fear is the only true anarchy."
Walter Cronkite
W
"Fear is a poor counselor."
Walter Cronkite
D
"Fear is the enemy of truth-telling."
Dan Rather
C
"People don't fear questions; they fear the answers they know are coming."
Carl Bernstein
I
"The thought of being a coward troubles me far more than the thought of being lynched."
Ida B. Wells
I
"The mob spirit is the most dangerous force in a civilized nation."
Ida B. Wells