“The ego is terrified of the unknown. No matter how terrible the known past is, your ego prefers it to the unknown present. All of its energy goes in to trying to make the present into the past. Although it tries to create safety, in truth it creates continued terror. Outwardly, life seems safe and predictable. Inwardly, the dynamic had been lit. No matter how many times your fear pushes you out of the present moment, it inevitably brings you into it full force, because the price of denial is pain.   Paul Ferrini, Reflections Of  The Christ Mind, Present Day Teachings Of Jesus, page 225.

“Fear stops a lot of people. Fear of failure, of the unknown, of risk. And it masks itself as procrastination.”  Lisa Anderson

“I have not ceased being fearful, but I have ceased to let fear control me. I have accepted fear as part of life specifically fear of change and fear of the unknown; and I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says, turn back, turn back, you’ll die if you venture too far.”  Erica Jong

“Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence.”  Pope Jon Paul ll

“If we fear the unknown then surely we fear ourselves.”  Brayant H. McGill

“Hence is it that we make trifles of terrors, ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear.”  William Shakespeare

“It’s fear of the unknown. The unknown is what it is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, all that – it’s all illusion. Unknown is what it is. Accept that it’s unknown and its plain sailing. Everything is unknown – then you’re ahead of the game. That’s what it is…Right?  John Lennon

“To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”   Bertrand Russell