Courage Fear Inspirational Quotes & Sayings

It's scary to make friends, it's scarier to stand up for a friend, but it's scariest to not be a friend for fear will be your only company. — Justine Hail

We are all born to fly. Instead, we sit on the branches afraid of the leap into the unknown. But the unknown is where enlightenment lives. Our true nature is the unknown. — Enza Vita

A lot of pieces I have written have to do with courage. As a result, people think that I am naturally brave. But what people don't know, is that I grew up with phobias and many fears. I was scared of everything. So, I write of courage not because I have not known fear, but I write of courage because I have walked with fear but I have made the choice not to fear it. — C. JoyBell C.

Life is a journey toward the unknown future. Life is always a daring, great adventure. So go along with life, with courage, but without fear. — Debasish Mridha

See how the fearful chandelier trembles above you each time you open your mouth to sing.
Sing. — Donald Justice

wealthier than living a thousand years of fear, living one day with courage. — Nasr

Some people come to the edge of the cliff and they look over, then run away in fear. They never realize it's possible to fly, to soar, to be free. They spend their lives crawling along cliff tops without finding the courage. — Michael Dobbs

Fear is an aid to the warrior. It is a small fire burning. It heats the muscles, making us stronger. Panic comes when the fire is out of control, consuming all courage and pride. — David Gemmell

If you weren't scared,
you wouldn't be human,
you wouldn't be brave."
"What do you mean?" I ask.
"If you were fearless,
you wouldn't
need to overcome it.
Bravery means being scared
and going forward
anyway," Fia says.
"That's courage. — Leza Lowitz

I cannot accept that,' said Uriel. 'The destruction of the Emperor's loyal subjects cannot be right.'
'We cannot always do what is right, Uriel. There is often a great gulf in the difference between the way things are and the way we believe they should be. Sometimes we must learn to accept the things we cannot change.'
'No, lord admiral, I believe we must endeavour to change the things we cannot accept. It is by striving against that which is perceived as wrong that makes a great warrior. The primarch himself said that when a warrior makes peace with his fear and stands against it, he becomes a true hero. For if you do not fear a thing, where is the courage in standing against it? — Graham McNeill

Your inner strength will lead you into a victorious future — Sl Jones

With courage, always go where you fear to go. — Debasish Mridha

You can accomplish great things by attempting great things. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Courage, I realised, was not the absence of fear: it was the absence of selfishness; putting someone else's interest before one's own. — Michelle Cohen Corasanti

There can be no bravery without fear. The soul's triumphant fight over what's most feared is the definition of courage. — Patricia A. Knight

"You shouldn't feel so bad about being afraid of so many things." "Why not?" "Because if you weren't afraid never ever, then you couldn't be brave never ever. — C. JoyBell C.

Your dreams will be your reality if you don't fear them and have enough courage to act on them. — Debasish Mridha

Perhaps, you haven't reached the other side yet, because it's just too scary. — Charles F. Glassman

Never act in fear nor lose hope. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I ask of you your lives," Elend said, voice echoing, "and your courage. I ask of you your faith, and your honor - your strength, and your compassion. For today, I lead you to die. I will not ask you to welcome this event. I will not insult you by calling it well, or just, or even glorious. But I will say this.
"Each moment you fight is a gift to those in this cavern. Each second we fight is a second longer that thousands of people can draw breath. Each stroke of the sword, each koloss felled, each breath earned is a victory! It is a person protected for a moment longer, a life extended, an enemy frustrated!"
There was a brief pause.
"In the end, they will kill us," Elend said, voice loud, ringing in the cavern. "But first, they shall fear us! — Brandon Sanderson

This in essence is my goal. To set an example by doing what is good. If I live openly and honestly, I set an example of virtue, humanness, restoration, and healing. I give others permission to join me on my journey despite the fear of failure or the rejection it might elicit when they know they are not alone in their experience. The more of us who amass the courage to embark openly on this path, the more normal this experience becomes, effectively eliminating the tactic of shame and isolation that the enemy so often uses to cause us to falter. — Riisa Renee

Fear deprives us the fullness of existence. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Courage is the genius behind victory. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Courage is feeling fear, not getting rid of fear, knowing something is more important than fear and taking action in the face of fear. — Roy Bennett

Mindfulness allows you to face the past with courage, whether it is scarred with pain or caressed with joy, and it gently holds you in the safe haven of the present without allowing you to become overwhelmed with what may or may not be waiting in the future. — Deborah A. Beasley

Birds fly in the sky without the fear of fall. We too must have the COURAGE to take Risks and grow tall.-RVM — R.v.m.

The brave aren't called the brave because they weren't scared, Elena, neither the courageous, nor the heroes. All of those people written in history have one thing in common: fear, and plenty of it, but that is when true courage shows itself — Adrienne Woods

I feel the fear, but I walk fast toward it. — Markus Zusak

You don't always have to follow the rules. You have to stand for what you believe. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Courage is the ability to take bold action in spite of fear. — Debasish Mridha

The hope of today is the dream of a brighter tomorrow. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps the more precious thing is the courage acquired through endeavor, courage that comes from cultivating the habit of refusing to let fear dictate one's actions, courage that could be described as 'grace under pressure'- grace which is renewed repeatedly in the face of harsh, unremitting pressure. — Aung San Suu Kyi

Fear is met and destroyed with courage. — James F. Bell, III

Courage is the vision that lets us see ourselves in the mirror of our fears. — Debasish Mridha

Courage is meant to be strong, while fear is meant to be broken — Zoe Rosenberg

Never be afraid to offer a smile; sure the risk is that a few foolish people may misinterpret your kindness as weakness, but the reward in their error be that at least they cannot blame you because you did show your teeth. — Johnnie Dent Jr.

Do it anyway. Fear will melt away. — Debasish Mridha

Because love is an act of courage, not of fear, love is a commitment to others. No matter where the oppressed are found, the act of love is commitment to their cause
the cause of liberation. — Paulo Freire

Not everyone loves to read, but everyone loves stories. Some stories are told with words, some with paint, and some with music. Some are filmed, others are set on a stage. Some are sculpted from clay or woven in thread, and some are even explored in video games. The best ones are from other people, because they are raw and unique. But however they come, stories are powerful because they create something out of nothing: courage out of fear, knowledge out of ignorance, and hope out of despair. — Trudy Adams

Pushing through fear was what eventually set you free. — Martina Boone

Be inspired; you have seen another day! Smile; you have another chance! Take a step; you can do it again! Move; you can't continue like this! Do something for that is all life is about! Impact makers take steps. Impact makers face challenges. Impact makers overcome challenges. Each day is a new day to have a different view of the real purpose why we live. Each day is another chance to add take a step towards a great end. Each day is another day to choose courage or fear! Each day is another moment of time to dare tactically or to do anything! When you wake up, do something! Make each day count! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

I tell people not to be afraid of their fears; because their fears are not there to scare them, they're there to let them know that something is worth it. Yet I am often afraid. I guess that means in my life, lots of things have been worth it! — C. JoyBell C.

Warriors achieve more than worriers. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The true meaning of courage is to be afraid, and then, with your knees knocking and your heart racing, to step out anyway - even when that step makes sense to nobody but you. I know that's not easy. But making a bold move is the only way to truly advance toward the grandest vision the universe has for you. — Oprah Winfrey

Fear is not the opposite of courage. Fear is the catalyst of courage. — Joan D. Chittister

If you're only looking out for yourself, you will always be scared. But if there are other factors, other concerns and considerations driving you, you will always find the strength and courage to overcome the danger and the fear. — J.H. Myn

I used to be afraid of the dark until I learned that I am light and the dark is afraid of me. — D.R. Silva

Have the courage to do what you're not ready to do. — Richie Norton

We humans are imperfect, but what makes us human is not are kind but our courage to overcome fear, our ability to turn imagination into reality, our hope to diminish despair, and have a smile on our face although we in a predicament. — Paranjay Malkan

My Prayer? Oh' Lord give me the mind of a warrior that has been taught to fear your name, The soul of a prophet with the tongue and courage to speak truth though I be surrounded by those that despise it and the heart of a boy that believes he can slay a giant — Tonny K. Brown

Fear not the unknown. It is a sea of possibilities. — Tom Althouse

Everybody is a champion! Everybody has conquered something in life before! You have achieved something great before: your first time of walking. Remember how life would have been should you have failed to challenge and overcome that challenge, even as an infant! If you could do that as an infant, you can conquer great challenges now to leave great and indelible mark before you go! He who thinks failure has a super power over him should remember the first day he took the first step to walk! He who wants to end it all because of failure must think of why he never ended the journey of life just because he tried walking the first time ever and fell, but stood up and tried over and over until he could walk without a fall! Take your courage and be a champion! Dare to conquer life! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Without fear there cannot be courage. — Christopher Paolini

True courage is not the absence of fear; it is refusing to let fear control your actions.

~ from the book "Do Hard Things — Alex Brett Harris

Sure, life as we know it is enough. But life as we don't know it? That's where the magic awaits. That's where second chances abound. — Holly Elissa Bruno

Fear is leaden. Courage is golden. Let go of the weight of the world, and you will fly. — Dean F. Wilson

Flames beaten by the Ocean's Rage;
Shrouded in Molten Haze;
Blithely sheathed in Splendor.
An Angel rises from the Embers.
Calming Waters brew Courage replete;
Fear cowers at Bravery's feet.
An Angel rises from the Embers.
Enlightenment basks on the shore;
Tidal waves gasp and roar;
'Quiet!' the Wind implores!
Silence sings, and spirits soar ...
An Angel rises from the Embers. — Renee Rentmeester

All the things that people do in order to show that they don't need anybody ... meanwhile, all they really want to do is say, "Please keep me." We all want to be kept. The problem is we are too afraid to let anyone know about it. What are these fragile things in our hearts that have so much fear of being broken? — C. JoyBell C.

There will always be fear; do it anyway. Let your courage inspire the world around you. — Steve Maraboli

Courage isn't the absence of fear but the willingness to proceed in the face of it. — Niurka

Tiger takes two steps back not due to fear but to attack! — Unknown

Fear is the greatest obstacle to any adventure. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Be strong and free from fear. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The notion of there being something greater than humanity can strike fear in the bravest of soldiers and cradle courage in the palm of a child's hand. — Katlyn Charlesworth

Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is a question of engagement. Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the level to which we protect ourselves from being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection. — Brene Brown

In my experience, God rarely makes our fear disappear. Instead, he asks us to be strong and take courage. — Bruce Wilkinson

You should holistically build yourself to be the best you. The evidence of your glorious life should be an inspiration to many . You create your world yourself in your own positive way. You are stronger than ever and bolder than you think. Brave the odds and initiate new imprints for all to aspire and follow your footprints. — Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

It would be a word of empowerment, imagine every word coming from your mouth with a true desire to offer help to people knowing they are themselves powerful but need upliftment sometimes. — Harshada Pathare

I felt afraid. No one would know that, not Mother and not Mike. I'd keep the fear pushed down inside of me, and no one would know it was there. "I'm awfully happy," I wrote. I was. Awfully happy and awfully in love, and tomorrow I was marrying Mike. — Benedict Freedman

In this new year, may you have a deep understanding of your true value and worth, an absolute faith in your unlimited potential, peace of mind in the midst of uncertainty, the confidence to let go when you need to, acceptance to replace your resistance, gratitude to open your heart, the strength to meet your challenges, great love to replace your fear, forgiveness and compassion for those who offend you, clear sight to see your best and true path, hope to dispel obscurity, the conviction to make your dreams come true, meaningful and rewarding synchronicities, dear friends who truly know and love you, a childlike trust in the benevolence of the universe, the humility to remain teachable, the wisdom to fully embrace your life exactly as it is, the understanding that every soul has its own course to follow, the discernment to recognize your own unique inner voice of truth, and the courage to learn to be still. — Janet Rebhan

Don't fear to take a daring action. It is truest act to your destiny. — Lailah Gifty Akita

They thought back on the tales that the soldier had told. They remembered Hazel, the gentle Bethlehem donkey, who used the last of her strength helping those who needed her. They remembered the donkey who stood on the mountain and accepted suffering so that others would not know pain. They remembered the donkey with a hundred names, the sturdy friend of Jack who proved that the most humble being can have the most courageous heart. They gazed at the soldier, who said, 'I fear that John will be sorry he gave the silver donkey to me. The silver donkey belongs to the trustworthy and the brave. — Sonya Hartnett

Your courage is there right alongside of your fear. — Sanna Anderson

Fear is the freaky troll under the bridge that leads to achievement. — Richie Norton

"What does it mean if i'm afraid? Does it mean something bad is going to happen?" "No, it doesn't mean something bad is going to happen. It just means that you have the chance to be brave. — C. JoyBell C.

Because of the lingering discrimination, many women still lack confidence. They live in fear of stepping beyond what they feel is acceptable 'female' behavior. I can remember feeling that I wasn't 'normal' because I was aggressive, had dreams and goals, and wanted do do great things ... I am glad now that I found courage to do something radical and chase my dreams. — Joyce Meyer

Keep calm. You have the forest in your blood. — Nenia Campbell

Don't be afraid of your fears. They're not there to scare you. They're there to let you know that something is worth it. — C. JoyBell C.

If anyone can overcome a fear for the ocean, you can, little lady. Courage is being scared to death and saddlin' up anyway. — Colleen Houck

Courage to me is doing something daring, no matter how afraid, insecure, intimidated, alone, unworthy, incapable, ridiculed or whatever other paralyzing emotion you might feel. Courage is taking action ... no matter what. So you're afraid? Be afraid. Be scared silly to the point you're trembling and nauseous, but do it anyway! — Richelle E. Goodrich

Fear and courage are only our perceptions. Replace the thought of fear with the thought of courage and fear will fly away. — Debasish Mridha

Fear is inevitable but I accept it with love and courage and I triumph. — Debasish Mridha

No matter what anyone says, no matter the excuse or explanation, whatever a person does in the end is what he intended to do all along. — Cus D'Amato

A man with courage has fear but he isn't afraid of fear and he knows how to deal with it. — Debasish Mridha

Fear is a beautiful mirror reflecting the reality of great things with false illussions. After all, images in the mirror ain't real at all, they're just virtual. So, keep ballin' without checkin mirrors coz u may see an image that proves it's hard
ya, u never know it's hard till u've done it!!! — Mphezulu Xetho Dainamyk

What is fear but courage's shadow? — Jacqueline Carey

Don't fear challenges. They often give us the opportunity to strengthen our courage, faith, and inner strength. — Debasish Mridha

Do you think courage means being fearless? Or daring? Courage, real courage, is taking three steps when it terrifies you. — Catherine Anderson

We gain courage and wisdom from every instance in which we stop to look fear in the face. — Eleanor Roosevelt

Fear is a fire to temper courage and resolve. Use it so. — Terry Brooks

Trust comes from courage; beliefs are derived from fear. — Debasish Mridha

It is our past that defines who we are and gives us the courage to progress into the future without fear — Robert L J Borg

Fear of failure is deceptive.
Don't do it, you'll fail, it says.
Courage is inceptive.
It's where success starts. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Knowing how to fall is much more valuable than knowing how to walk. — Diogo Mainardi

The subconscious mind makes no distinction between constructive and destructive thought impulses. It works with the material we feed it, through our thought impulses. The subconscious mind will translate into reality a thought driven by fear, just as readily as it will translate into reality a thought driven by courage or faith. — Napoleon Hill

feeling shy is simply replacing courage with the feeling and fear of how others will perceive or what they will say about us after and act. Courage dares regardless — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Today, men, I ask you your lives."
"I ask of you your lives and your courage. I ask of your faith, your honor
your strength, and your compassion. For today I lead you to die. I will not ask you to welcome this event. I will not insult you by calling it well, or just, or even glorious. But I will say this ...
... "Each moment you fight is a gift to those in this cavern. Each second we fight is a second longer that thousands of people can draw breath. Each stroke of the sword, each koloss felled, each breath earned is another victory! It is a person protected for a moment longer, a life extended, an enemy frusturated!"
There was a brief pause.
"In the end they shall kill us. But first they shall fear us! — Brandon Sanderson

Belief and faith have nothing to do with each other. Beliefs are the manifestation of fear whereas faith comes from courage. — Debasish Mridha

Courage comes from knowing that fear is a false perception. — Debasish Mridha

We are like those oysters in many ways ... Irritants, or foreign objects, infiltrate our lives in the form of bad choices, jealousy, fear, deep loss, and countless other challenges I could name. We choose how to handle things that come, either by rallying our strength and faith and finding a way to go on, or by giving into the pressure and giving up.
When we choose to stand up inside and protect our spirits, our hearts, and the essence of who we are, we produce a substance similar to what the oyster produces to form the layers of the pearl. In us, it's called character, integrity, grace, courage, and the ability to love ourselves and others, with no strings attached. — Stacy Hawkins Adams