“Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crackpot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost.”
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“We fear to know the fearsome and unsavory aspects of ourselves, but we fear even more to know the godlike in ourselves.”
“The public is not to see where power lies, how it shapes policy, and for what ends. Rather, people are to hate and fear one another.”
“I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.”
“While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love.”
“Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.”
“The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men.”
“The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.”
“I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.”
“I can't understand people calling themselves religious and being hateful. If a preacher is preaching hate, to fear God that's not religion, that's not helping humanity, that's organizing an army to defeat somebody.”
“To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it those who have, fear it.”
“The Christian fear of the pagan outlook has damaged the whole consciousness of man.”
“Fear is, I believe, a most effective tool in destroying the soul of an individual - and the soul of a people.”
“How very little can be done under the spirit of fear.”
“Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.”
“Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.”
“Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.”
“From too much love of living, From hope and fear set free, We thank with brief thanksgiving Whatever gods may be That no life lives for ever That dead men rise up never That even the weariest river Winds somewhere safe to sea.”
“Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear.”
“It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.”
“The thirst for powerful sensations takes the upper hand both over fear and over compassion for the grief of others.”
“People react to fear, not love they don't teach that in Sunday School, but it's true.”
“Realists do not fear the results of their study.”
“As soon as men know that they can kill without fear of punishment or blame, they kill or at least they encourage killers with approving smiles.”