Fear of Suffering

Tell your heart that the fear of suffering
is worse than the suffering itself.
- Paulo Coelho

There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.
- Alfred Hitchcock

Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes.
What madness is it to be expecting evil before it comes.
- Lucius Annaeus Seneca

In this world there is always danger
for those who are afraid of it.
- George Bernard Shaw

Further reading: More about Fear (One key to dealing with fear is being able to distinguish between the 10% of the time when danger is imminent, and the 90% of the time when unfounded fear becomes an impediment to success and happiness. ...read more...)

A life lived in fear is a life half lived

Why Me?

Overcoming Fear

How to be Happy in Life by Breaking the Cycle of Self-Inflicted Suffering

Pain is inevitable, Suffering is optional. - Buddhist proverb

God Grant Me The Wisdom