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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.
In extreme danger fear feels no pity.
[Lat., In summo periculo timor miericordiam non recipit.]
In extreme danger fear feels no pity.
[Lat., In summo periculo timor miericordiam non recipit.]
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
It is the perpetual dread of fear, the fear of fear, that shapes the face of a brave man.
It is the perpetual dread of fear, the fear of fear, that shapes the face of a brave man.
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.]
No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.
No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
