--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: O nobly born…. Be not daunted…nor…" description: "\"“O nobly born…. Be not daunted…nor terrified, nor awed. That is the radiance of thine own nature. Recognize it.”\" — W.Y. Evans-Wentz" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/649/w-y-evans-wentz-63684_death-and-dying_o-nobly-born-be-not-daunted-nor-terrifie_543395.jpg" --- # O nobly born…. Be not daunted…nor terrified, nor awed… ![“O nobly born…. Be not daunted…nor terrified, nor awed. That is the radiance of thine own nature. Recognize it.” quote by W.Y. Evans-Wentz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/649/w-y-evans-wentz-63684_death-and-dying_o-nobly-born-be-not-daunted-nor-terrifie_543395.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/649/w-y-evans-wentz-63684_death-and-dying_o-nobly-born-be-not-daunted-nor-terrifie_543395.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/649/w-y-evans-wentz-63684_death-and-dying_o-nobly-born-be-not-daunted-nor-terrifie_543395.jpg) > ““O nobly born…. Be not daunted…nor terrified, nor awed. That is the radiance of thine own nature. Recognize it.”” [W.Y. Evans-Wentz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/w-y-evans-wentz/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Recognize and trust your innate inner radiance, free from fear or awe. **In simple terms:** Embrace your natural inner light without fear. Key Takeaway Cultivate confidence in your true nature. Themes self‑realization inner strength spiritual confidence Mood inspirational calm Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation practice - personal crisis - creative work - leadership decisions Key Concepts mindfulness self‑acceptance inner light Questions to Reflect On - What inner qualities do you doubt? - How can you nurture your natural confidence? 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