Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
Eleanor RooseveltRead
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.... The danger lies in refusing to face the fear, in not daring to come to grips with it. If you fail anywhere along the line it will take away your confidence. You must make yourself succeed every time. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Facing your fears is essential for gaining strength and confidence.
This quote by Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of confronting one's fears in order to develop strength, courage, and confidence. By facing challenges directly, individuals build their resilience, and the real danger arises from avoiding these confrontations, which can lead to a lack of self-assurance. The quote encourages us to push our boundaries and attempt the things we believe are beyond our capabilities.
Themes
StrengthCourageConfidenceFearSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire someone at a motivational seminar to embrace their fears.
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