Bound in fear,

unleashed by them?

Quotes, sayings and aphorisms about fear and anxiety.

Anxiety, fear, doubt and even despair are all part of a life that develops and – constantly expands both upwards and downwards –. If you want to be happy, it is said, you have to learn to say goodbye. This is also a situation that is frightening for many.

This is precisely why this year's contribution of quotes and aphorisms will deal with fears, anxieties and, in fact, hopes and personal border crossings. 

It seems to me that this is a highly topical issue for many mediators.

So here are my favourites on the subject of fear and anxiety, which I was advised, offered and sometimes ordered to do in the dark and seemingly dark hours, days, weeks and months of my life.  

PS: If you miss a quote – or would like urgent advice here, write ‘ it in the comments!

The readers and, of course, the author thank you!

Fear as a blockade

1.

„Those who are always afraid live in constant fear. Bedrängnis.“

(Seneca)

2.

„Fear has a big family “

(Friedrich Nietzsche)

3.

„Fear reduces life, courage enlarges it “

(Steve Maraboli)

4.

„He who overcomes fear attains freedom “

(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

5.

„Fear has big eyes, but few Mind.“

(Gustav Freytag)

6.

„Between fear and excitement there is sometimes only a deep breath “

(Alexander Lowen)

Metaphors

1.

„Fear is like a Flavour in the Mouththat you can't get rid of.„

(Arthur Miller)

2.

„Fear is the keythat closes all doors.„

(Lao Tzu)

3.

„Fear is the Glassesthrough which our fears are magnified.„

(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

4.

„Fear is a Liarwho wants to talk us down “

(Albert Einstein)

5.

„Fear is a Rockthat blocks the path to success “

(Rumi)

6.

„FFear is like a Prisonthat imprisons us “

(Mahatma Gandhi)

7.

„Fear is a Trapthat holds us captive “

(John Lennon)

8.

„Fear is the Grillethat separates us from our dreams “

(Les Brown)

10.

„Fear is the Thief of our dreams “

(Dave Ramsey)

Fear in and of decision-making situations

1.

„Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision.„

(Winston Churchill)

2.

„Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision that something else is more important than fear “

(Ambrose Redmoon)

3.

„Fear can be a guide, but it must never be allowed to make a decision.„

(Dan Brown)

4.

„Fear is a bad counsellor when it comes to making smart decisions.„

(Arthur Schnitzler)

5.

„Freedom lies in choice, slavery in fear.„

(Jean-Paul Sartre)

6.

„Make a courageous decision, even if your heart is trembling with fear.„

(José Ortega y Gasset)

7.

„Fear is not a good counsellor when making decisions.„

(Euripides)

Fear as a signpost

1.

„Where there is fear, there is a path, and where there is courage, it will be travelled.„

(unknown)

2.

„Fear is like an inner compass that guides us and prevents us from acting rashly “

(Mignon McLaughlin)

3.

„Fear can point us to the things that really matter to us and motivate us to fight for them.„

(Demi Lovato)

4.

„Fear is the enemy of progress.„

(Jawaharlal Nehru)

5.

„Fear is always a sign of ignorance. The more we know, the less fear we have.„

(Marie Curie)

6.

„Fear is a challenge that we have to overcome in order to grow.„

(Zig Ziglar)

7.

„Fear is like a catalyst for change and personal growth.„

(Robin Sharma)

Fear as constructive support

1.

„You don't have to put up with everything.„

(unknown)

2.

„Fear is a true friend, a faithful companion “

(Zen Master)

3.

„Fear reminds us that we are not invincible and that we need to behave prudently.„

(Karen Thompson Walker)

4.

„Angst is an alarm signal that alerts us to the fact that we need to prepare for something important.„

(Marilyn Ferguson)

5.

„Fear sharpens our senses and increases our awareness of potential risks.„

(Neil Gaiman)

UPDATE

  • FEAR has two meanings: Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. The Choice is yours. (Zig Ziglar)

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