Fear Quotes

"Fear is a visitor; I do not have to invite it to stay."

"We are haunted not by ghosts, but by the versions of ourselves we refuse to acknowledge."

"The perpetually fearful can never be free."

"Each time you anticipate it gets worse."

"Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear."

"Fear is only as powerful as you allow it to be."

"Fear is the shadow that prevents us from seeing the light of truth."

"Fear is the greatest prison ever built."

"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear."

"Fear is the only darkness that exists in this world and it begins in the mind."

"Fear is the greatest enemy of progress."

"To understand others, one must first understand the weight of one's own fear."

"To ask the question puts one at grave risk."

"I have found that fear is often the only thing standing between you and your dreams."

"Fear tells us what we care about; wisdom tells us how to act anyway."

"Fear is a teacher if we listen to what it has to tell us."

"Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty."

"Fear cannot be without hope nor hope without fear."

"Fear becomes manageable when we stop running from it."

"Fear is just an invitation to be braver than you were before."

"Fear is the foundation upon which many of our social structures are built."

"I have discovered that fear is often the only thing that keeps systems of oppression in place."

"I cannot imagine a human being more disabled by fear than a black American can be in this country."

"I think we are terrified by the idea of facing ourselves."

"Fear is the only thing that separates us from greatness."

"Our fears are often smaller than we believe."

"The greatest terror in the world comes from the eyes of a child when he realizes his parent cannot protect him."

"Fear is natural; courage is learned."

"Every man is afraid of death."

"Fear is often just a teacher in disguise."