"I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back"
- Erica Jong
About this Quote
This quote speaks to the idea that worry is a natural part of life, and that it is something that we must accept and discover to deal with. Worry of change is an especially common fear, and it can be paralyzing. In spite of this fear, the speaker has picked to move on and take risks. The quote talks to the internal struggle that we all face when we are faced with a tough decision. The pounding in the heart is a metaphor for the worry that we feel when we are faced with a difficult decision. In spite of this worry, the speaker has chosen to move on and take dangers. This quote speaks with the idea that we must learn to accept fear and utilize it as an incentive to take risks and make positive changes in our lives.
This quote is written / told by Erica Jong somewhere between March 26, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA.
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