Fear and pain should be treated as signals not to close our eyes but to open them wider.

Nathaniel Branden
Fear and pain should be treated as signals not to...
Fear and pain should be treated as signals not to...
Fear and pain should be treated as signals not to...
Fear and pain should be treated as signals not to...
About This Quote

I think this quote perfectly captures the essence of how to get rid of fear and pain. It is a positive message. Because we can never completely eliminate pain and fear, we must learn how to use these signals to see what lies beyond them.

Source: Six Pillars Of Selfesteem

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