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Confidence Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience by which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience by which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public address, Eleanor Roosevelt, date unknown

Facing fear directly builds inner strength and confidence for future challenges.

In simple terms: Facing fear builds strength.

Key Takeaway

Embrace fear, grow stronger.

Themes

courage confidence personal growth

Mood

determined empowering

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • personal setbacks
  • new opportunities

Key Concepts

psychology resilience self-efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does confronting fear change your self‑view?
  • What small fear can you face today?
A Different Perspective

Fear can overwhelm if not managed.

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