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Belts Quote by Brandon Sanderson

“Vin snorted, kneeling in the low tent as she pulled her belt tight; then she crawled over to him. "I don't know how you read while riding," she said. "Oh, it's quite easy - if you aren't afraid of horses." "I'm not afraid of them," Vin said. "They just don't like me. They know I can outrun them…” quote by Brandon Sanderson
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“Vin snorted, kneeling in the low tent as she pulled her belt tight; then she crawled over to him. "I don't know how you read while riding," she said. "Oh, it's quite easy - if you aren't afraid of horses." "I'm not afraid of them," Vin said. "They just don't like me. They know I can outrun them, and that makes them surly.”

Brandon Sanderson

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Way of Kings, 2010

Confidence and skill are needed to overcome fear and succeed in challenging tasks.

In simple terms: Face fear with skill and confidence.

Key Takeaway

Practice to gain confidence.

Themes

courage skill fear confidence growth

Mood

determined adventurous

Type

advisory inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • public speaking
  • learning new hobbies
  • adventure
  • career challenges

Key Concepts

psychology learning risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fear have you overcome recently?
  • How does practice reduce fear?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence may lead to reckless actions.

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