Feeble folk are as easily reassured as they are frightened.
Fears are nothing more than states of mind.
Fear, the worst of all enemies, can be effectively cured by forced repetition of acts of courage.
Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.
Fear might work on a man, but confidence fights against fear.
Fear is the mother of morals.
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
Fear is inevitable, I have to accept that, but I cannot allow it to paralyze me.
Fear cuts deeper than swords.[repeated often in the rest of the book]
Fear can make you do more wrong than hate or jealousy. If you’re afraid you don’t commit yourself to life completely; fear makes you always, always hold something back.
Don’t be ashamed of being scared. To be afraid is a sign of common sense. Only complete idiots are not afraid of anything.
Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.