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Fear Quote by Corrie Ten Boom

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” quote by Corrie Ten Boom
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“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.”

Corrie Ten Boom

About This Quote

Source Memoir: The Hiding Place, 1971

Worry steals today’s strength, not tomorrow’s sorrow; anxiety weakens present resolve.

In simple terms: Worry weakens today, not tomorrow.

Key Takeaway

Focus on present strength, not fear.

Themes

anxiety mindfulness strength temporal focus resilience

Mood

calm encouraging reflective

Type

self‑help motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal health
  • work performance
  • parenting

Key Concepts

Psychology of stress temporal cognition self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your worry?
  • How can you convert worry into action?
A Different Perspective

Worry can be a motivator for some.

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