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Ralph Waldo Emerson on Fear

1803–1882 United States

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O friend, never strike sail to a fear! Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas.

It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, — always do what you are afraid to do.

Fear always springs from ignorance.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Ralph Waldo Emerson (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.