Anxiety Quote by Robert Collier
“But fear - panic - knows no reason. It brings into being overnight the things that it fears. It is the greatest torment of humanity. Fear is, in short, the devil. It causes most of the sin, disaster, disease and misery of the world. It is the ravening lion roaming the earth seeking whom it may...devour. The only refuge is in the knowledge that it has no power other than the power you give it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret of the Ages, Robert Collier, 1926
Fear is irrational, amplifies imagined threats, and gains power only when we grant it; understanding this reduces its hold.
In simple terms: Fear feeds on belief.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fear’s illusion.
Themes
fear
irrationality
power
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- health anxiety
- financial risk
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
control
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear have you given power to?
- How can you test if a fear is rational?
A Different Perspective
Fear can sometimes signal genuine danger that shouldn’t be ignored.
