157 Fear Of The Unknown Quotes

157 Fear Of The Unknown Quotes

1. “The fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all.”
2. “The path to peace is paved with uncertainty and doubt, bravely and consciously embraced.”
3. “Keep exploring in life and never fear the unknown roads ahead because you don’t know what they hold for you.”
4. “You will never discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”
5. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone!”
6. The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.
7. “No act of courage is ever too small; no act of courage will ever be forgotten.”
8. “The thing that frightens us most in a person or in a situation is, almost always, the unknown aspect of it. The moment it becomes known and familiar to us, fear and tension disappear.”
9. “Fear is not an illness to be cured but an opportunity to face a challenge and come out stronger on the other side.”
10. “We must learn our limitations. We are fearful creatures with so much yet to explore and understand about ourselves and our world…but we must have courage in order to accept our fears and move forward from them, including the ones we haven’t faced before.”
11. “Trust yourself when facing the unknown; follow your heart and believe you can succeed no matter how steep the climb or deep the valley ahead.”
12. “Sometimes there are no solutions; sometimes we just need perspective…motivation comes from working on something we care about…fear only starts existing when you give it power by fleeing from it.”
13. “Often times, fear of the unknown brings more anxiety than what lies beyond that veil of uncertainty.”
14. You can’t run away forever but there’s nothing wrong with taking a day off to contemplate what comes next.
15. “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
16. “Fear grows in darkness; if you think there’s a bogeyman around, turn on the light.”
17. “You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.”
18. “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”
19. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
20. Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.”
21. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
22. “The enemy of the best is often the good. If you want to grow and take your life to the next level, you have to be comfortable with uncertainty and the unknown.”
23. “The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.”
24. “Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will.”
25. What we need is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out.
26. Just because something is familiar doesn’t mean it’s safe, secure or even healthy.
27. It takes courage…to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last for the rest of our lives.
28. “The fear which attack us from without are less terrible than those which menace us from within.”
29. “The only fear that can control us is the fear of the unknown.”
30. “Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all.”
31. “Fear is natural, but it doesn’t have to be paralyzing; have faith in yourself and push forward into the unknown.”
32. “The only thing we have to fear is the fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”
33. “At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.”
34. “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”
35. “The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
36. “Fear of the unknown is what drives curiosity and invention.”
37. “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”
38. “Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.”
39. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
40. “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
41. Fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.”
42. “Be grateful for the shadows, for without them there would be no light.”
43. “When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all. We all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful motivation – it empowers us to overcome obstacles so we can live our dreams.”
44. “Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.”
45. “Fear can be conquered…I learned long ago that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it; the brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear.”
46. “Fear cuts deeper than swords.”
47. “A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.”
48. “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
49. “We must go beyond the constant awareness of danger and adrenaline induced by fear to find our inner peace and wisdom.”
50. “Fear has two meanings – Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything and Rise. The choice is yours.”
51. “Do one thing everyday that scares you.”
52. “I have accepted fear as a part of life – specifically the fear of change… I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back.”
53. “Fear is only as deep as the mind allows it to be.”
54. “Fear is natural, but it doesn’t have to limit us.”
55. “We all feel fear, but being fearless means taking action despite those fears.”
56. The most terrifying fact about the universe is not that it is hostile but that it is indifferent; but if we can come to terms with this indifference and accept the challenges of life within the boundaries of death — however mutable man may be able to make them — our existence as a species can have genuine meaning and fulfillment. However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.”
57. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself – nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”
58. “One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.”
59. “Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.”
60. “Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.”
61. “If you look into your own heart and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?”
62. “Sometimes in order to conquer your fears you must face them head on.”
63. “The biggest fear is not of failure but of the unknown.”
64. “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”
65. “Fear is a darkroom where negatives develop.”
66. “To stand up to our fears, we must first learn to recognize them.”
67. “Fear faces the unknown and appalls itself with imagination.”
68. “Do not be afraid; our fate Cannot be taken from us; it is a gift.”
69. “A brave man acknowledges the strength of others.”
70. “Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all.”
71. “Don’t be afraid to take a chance on something new. The only way you will ever have success is if you step outside your comfort zone and into the unknown.”
72. “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”
73. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
74. “There are no limitations to how great you can become, except for those you imagine in your own mind.”
75. “Fear is inevitable, I have to accept that, but I cannot allow it to paralyze me or pressure me into inaction.”
76. “You will never know what lies over the horizon until you march out bravely and explore it yourself.”
77. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself – nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”
78. “Fear of the unknown is far greater than any other feeling in life. It surpasses courage and hope alike, becoming a host that turns even heroes into preys of wariness and ignorance.”
79. “Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.”
80. “Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it…that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear.”
81. “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”
82. “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.”
83. “It was never about conquering my fears because if I waited to conquer them first, I wouldn’t get anywhere.”
84. “Fear of the unknown is what shapes our lives and holds us back.”
85. “The only fear we have to fear is fear itself.”
86. “Fear can either compel us to take action or paralyze us into immobility.”
87. “Fear not for the future, weep not for the past.”
88. “Don’t be afraid to step into the unknown and explore—it’s how you will find your true purpose in life.”
89. “If fear is standing in the way of your goals, acknowledge it but don’t give it power over you.”
90. “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
91. “The unknown is like a shadow, a cloud that follows you, no matter how fast or far you might run.”
92. “In life there will always be the fear of the unknown. What’s important is to choose your battles, understand what it is that scares you and then make wise decisions about how to deal with it.”
93. “It often takes more courage to face the unknown than it does to stand up against the known enemy.”
94. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”
95. “Fear attracts the fearful…if you want something you’ve never had before, you have to do something you’ve never done before.”
96. “You will never find freedom until you dare to face the fear of being free.”
97. “Fear of the unknown is one of the greatest fears of all. That, and fear of never knowing the truth.”
98. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself… There are no boundaries in ignorance or prejudice, and they will ultimately create more fear than reality itself.”
99. “We often look back with regret, wishing we had had the courage to take risks or explore new opportunities that could have been transformative if we had only known what was possible…
100. “Sometimes courage is not about conquering your fears but embracing the uncertainty that comes with feeling scared.”
101. “You can’t be afraid to face your fears if you want to reach giant goals and make big changes happen in life.”
102. “Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.”
103. “We are all afraid of the unknown; it exists in the dark regions that our inner lights have not yet illumined.”
104. “Fear is nothing but the anticipation of pain, be it physical, mental, spiritual or emotional.”
105. “Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.”
106. “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face… You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.”
107. “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
108. “Don’t be afraid to go into uncharted territory because that’s where you’ll find the most beautiful views.”
109. “The greatest fear people have is fear of the unknown; yet those who risk exploration into unknown realms often find both wonders and beauty on their path!”
110. “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.”
111. “Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.”
112. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”
113. “Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.”
114. “Dread keeps us frozen in our tracks while curiosity propels us forward.”
115. “Trying new things will allow you to understand more of the world, make smarter decisions, meet new people, uncover unknown possibilities, ignite creativity and more.”
116. “The biggest fear we have is of the unknown. The fear that it may be worse than our worst imaginings. We can’t let fear of what might happen keep us from doing what needs to be done.”
117. “You can master anything you focus on, but the key is to take that first step without fear of the unknown. Once you do, success will come more easily and quickly than you ever thought possible.”
118. “Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky.”
119. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure…Your playing small does not serve the world… As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do so same.”
120. “The most successful people I know all have at least one thing in common: they are fearless in facing their fears head-on and finding ways around it instead of allowing themselves to become consumed by it.”
121. Fear is a natural response to the unknown; try not to let it overpower you and influence your life in a negative way.
122. “The only way out of fear is through it—not around it or under it—but straight into the heart of uncertainty and spontaneity; for this brings courage and an inner strength to embrace life fully no matter what path appears.”
123. “Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all.”
124. “One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.”
125. “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
126. “Security is mostly a superstition… Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
127. “It’s not about what you’re afraid of, it’s about trusting that you can handle whatever comes your way.”
128. “We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes.”
129. “Fear has two meanings: Forget Everything And Run, or Face Everything And Rise.”
130. “It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually.”
131. “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”
132. “You may be afraid of the unknown, but fear itself can open new areas of exploration and discovery; don’t let fear stop you from taking a chance.” 
133. “It is not death one should fear, but never beginning to live.”
134. “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.”
135. “Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.”
136. “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate your mind on the present moment.”
137. “The most terrifying fact about the universe is not that it is hostile, but that it is indifferent; but if we can come to terms with this indifference and accept the challenges of life within the boundaries of death—however mutable man may be able to make them—our existence as a species can have genuine meaning and fulfillment. However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.”
138. “To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”
139. “Don’t fear mistakes — fear not trying!”
140. “Fear has two meanings – Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. The choice is yours.”
141. “Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.”
142. “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
143. “Fear is only in our minds, taking over all the time…but it doesn’t need to be, no: never really was mine.”
144. “Fear of the unknown is at the root of all our anxieties.”
145. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”
146. Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.”
147. “Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb; that’s where the fruit is.”
148. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
149. “Your fears are not walls, but hurdles. Courage is not the absence of fear, but the conquering of it.”
150. “It’s okay to face your fears; after all, courage is not defined as being fearless, but rather having the strength and willpower to work through them anyway and still make progress in life even in times of uncertainty or unpredictability.
151. “Fear of the unknown is natural, but if we dig deep enough, our courage will lead us through any darkness.”
152. “Your fear will always be triggered by uncertainty and you cannot avoid uncertainty, so it’s more important to build up your courage and strength.”
153. “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
154. “Fear may be crystallized into intolerable dread by exciting tormenting hallucinations while in a completely weakened state of nervous system; then I have observed that nothing could provoke greater terror than objects or ideas not previously recognized as terrible sources of danger; thus an incident appears tenfold more appalling when its significance is mysterious than when quite understood from analogous circumstances already experienced.”
155. “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’”
156. “It’s alright to be afraid. Being afraid means you’re about to do something really brave.”
157. “One can easily judge the character of a person by noticing how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”

Final Thoughts

I hope that these fear of the unknown quotes have inspired you to take on life’s challenges with courage and strength.

Remember that fear is only a state of mind, and it can be conquered if we are willing to face our fears head-on.

So don’t be afraid to go out on a limb and take risks; after all, courage is not defined as being fearless, but rather having the strength and willpower to work through them anyway and still make progress in life even in times of uncertainty or unpredictability.