Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.

Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.

We are not apt to fear for the fearless, when we are companions
in their danger.

We are not apt to fear for the fearless, when we are companions
in their danger.

Most people have a harder time letting themselves love than finding someone to love them.

Most people have a harder time letting themselves love than finding someone to love them.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Fear is the passion of slaves.

Fear is the passion of slaves.

Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.
[Lat., Timor non est diuturnus magister officii.]

Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.
[Lat., Timor non est diuturnus magister officii.]

Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate read more

Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.

Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.