Don’t be afraid,” he says with a half smile. “You’re with me.” His hand tightens around my wrist, tugging me down again playfully. And this time, I feel safe enough to take a deep breath of my own and do as he says.

— Marie Lu

Don't be afraid of being scared. To be afraid is a sign of common sense. Only complete idiots are not afraid of anything.

— Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Don't be afraid of suffering. Often scars are the medals of success.

— Debasish Mridha

Don't be afraid that things are changing, because indeed they always are.

— Sharon Weil

Don't be afraid to be afraid. Have fear, and then conquer the shit out of it.

— D. Antoinette Foy

Don't be afraid to be weird for being wise.

— Craig Groeschel

Don't be afraid to bite on a giant, learn from the mosquito

— Bangambiki Habyarimana

Don’t be afraid to make people mad. Your honesty will inspire your true followers. I piss off tons of people every day.

— Ziad K. Abdelnour

Don't be afraid to talk because in the long run, you will be afraid that you were too silent.

— Anthony T. Hincks

Don't be afraid. You are never really alone. Just be yourself. You don't ever have to pretend you are someone else. If you try to do that, then you don't have anything to give the world. Accept and give your gifts with love.

— Jay Woodman