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Afraid Quote by Beverley Brenna

“But how do you stop being afraid?" He asked, and his hands made little jerks up and down. "I guess you don't really ever stop," I said, "But you just have to go on. Like Stanly. You just have to get up in the morning and see what happens. Even though it is hard.” quote by Beverley Brenna
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““But how do you stop being afraid?" He asked, and his hands made little jerks up and down. "I guess you don't really ever stop," I said, "But you just have to go on. Like Stanly. You just have to get up in the morning and see what happens. Even though it is hard.””

Beverley Brenna

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Could Not Dream, Beverley Brenna, 2015

Fear cannot be fully eradicated; instead, one must keep moving forward despite anxiety, using persistence as a coping strategy.

In simple terms: You can’t stop being afraid, but you can keep going.

Key Takeaway

Keep acting despite fear; progress follows action.

Themes

courage persistence anxiety

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career challenges
  • personal setbacks
  • daily routines
  • mental health coping

Key Concepts

acceptance of fear growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today despite fear?
  • How does routine help you manage anxiety?
A Different Perspective

Fear may paralyze if not confronted with action.

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