Take a deep breath; you can do this! Whatever it is you’ve been afraid of, these quotes on overcoming fear will help you tap into your wells of courage and strength.
Fear is a natural human emotion
It can be useful, such as when it triggers your “flight or fight” hormone and pushes your body to respond to perceived dangers.
But fear can also be paralyzing. It can hold you back from seizing amazing opportunities and pursuing your dreams and passions. And, fear can also bring with it other emotions, such as self-doubt, anxiety, or uncertainty, that prevent you from enjoying all that life has to offer.
Confronting and conquering your fears can help you grow and thrive, creating a joyful, exciting life without limits.
This empowering collection of quotes on overcoming fear has been carefully curated to inspire courage, resilience, and bold action.
Live your life to the fullest, free from the shackles of fear!
1. “Yesterday's mistakes are the past and tomorrow's fears are yet to be. But today is yours to enjoy.”
2. “Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.”
3. “Let go of your fears, let go of your sadness, let go of all that is no longer giving you the fulfillment that benefits your wellbeing.”
4. “The beautiful thing about fear is, when you run to it, it runs away.”
Robin Sharma
5. “Always do the things you fear the most. Courage is an acquired taste, like caviar.”
Erica Jong
6. “We suffer more in imagination than in reality.”
Seneca
7. “The older you grow, the younger your fears grow!”
8. “Everything you do is triggered by an emotion of either desire or fear.”
Brian Tracy
9. “Challenges are presented for you to learn.”
10. “Courage is knowing what not to fear.”
Plato
11. “Be so busy loving your life that you have no time for hate, regrets, or fear.”
Karen Salmansohn
12. “Be open to whatever ideas your imaginative brain sends, even if you're not sure it'll work out.”
13. “Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open.”
Natalie Goldberg
14. “Fear leads to self-doubt which is the worst enemy of creativity.”
David Ogilvy
15. “Fear is dangerous but fear is good.”
16. “One must always keep the tools of statecraft sharp and ready. Power and fear – sharp and ready.”
Frank Herbert
17. “The world will tell you to be afraid but you must find your inner beast.”
18. “One day you may just do that!”
Stephen Richards
19. “Get more confidence by doing things that excite and frighten you.”
20. “A life lived in fear is a life half lived.”
21. “Courage is one step ahead of fear.”
Coleman Young
22. “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more so that we may fear less.”
Marie Curie
23. “Be honest with yourself. You'll overcome anything.”
24. “When your back is to the wall and you are facing fear head on, the only way is forward and through it.”
Stephen Richards
25. “Listen to your heart when it tells you what it wants.”
26. “Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back.”
Babe Ruth
27. “Embrace your darkness, and you'll never have to fear it again.”
28. “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
Babe Ruth
29. “Have you ever noticed that fear affects your physical mind and body?”
30. “There's no shame in fear. My father told me what matters is how we face it.”
George R.R. Martin
31. “When you have mastered fear then you have mastered all.”
Stephen Richards
32. “Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right.”
33. “Split-second decision-making sets winners apart from losers.”
Stephen Richards
34. “Take the rough, less traveled path. Face your fears in the face.”
35. “Ignorance is the parent of fear.”
Herman Melville
36. “Be scared and do it anyway.”
37. “We make the greatest difference in the world when we find a cause that's bigger than our fears and step forward with faith.”
38. “Face your fears or they will climb over your back.”
Frank Herbert
39. “Fear is the only thing holding you back from greatness. Remove it and run towards the amazing things you deserve.”
40. “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.”
Jack Canfield
41. “Nothing is stopping you from living your dream life besides that little voice in your head. Smash it and live.”
42. “Fear is a pointer to your next adventure.”
43. “We all know fear. But passion makes us fearless.”
Paulo Coelho
44. “When you face your fears, you'll find that they're suddenly much smaller than they seemed.”
45. “You must try every day to become better at not letting your mind run away from you.”
46. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.”
Dale Carnegie
47. “Don't be scared to walk alone. Don't be scared to like it.”
48. “If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”
Dale Carnegie
49. “Learn to differentiate between real threats and unsubstantiated fears. Try not to be anxious about unlikely scenarios.”
50. “When you let go of your tightly-held fears, you'll find an entire world waiting for you.”
51. “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear.”
Frank Herbert
52. “So often, we hold on to our fears rather than challenging our doubts by moving forward with our lives. Be brave enough to let go.”
53. “Fear is the only thing holding you back from greatness. Remove it and run towards the amazing things you deserve.”
54. “There is no reprieve when you have a broken mind; cease-fires are rare. Even on good days, you know everything could change on a dime. Fear is your constant shadow.”
55. “Let your faith be bigger than your fears.”
56. “The fear of failure is a common motivation killer. People don't try something new because they fear they will fail at it.”
57. “When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”
Tony Robbins
58. “Releasing all fears leaves room for growth and love to fill your life.”
59. “Open your hands and heart to the sky and let go of all your worries and fears.”
60. “Being aware of your fear is smart. Overcoming it is the mark of a successful person.”
Seth Godin
61. “Find love. Lose fear.”
Don't let fear hinder your progress and growth! Let these encouraging quotes on overcoming fear lead you towards a life of courage and freedom.
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Remember, everything you want is on the other side of fear.
