Famous quote by Kate Seredy

"Kill the snake of doubt in your soul, crush the worms of fear in your heart and mountains will move out of your way"

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Doubt, like a poisonous snake, often coils unseen within the corridors of the mind, ready to strike and paralyze action with its venom. It whispers of inadequacy, unworthiness, and the futility of effort, leading to hesitation and inaction. Allowing doubt to slither freely is to grant it power, letting it dictate choices and cloud judgment. To "kill the snake of doubt" demands a conscious, decisive effort to confront uncertainty and self-criticism, to stand unwavering in one's convictions even when the path ahead is obscured.

Fear, depicted as insidious worms gnawing at the heart, weakens resolve from within. These fears might be fear of failure, of rejection, of making mistakes, or of the unknown. Left unchecked, they consume courage and erode confidence, leaving a hollow space where potential and ambition once lived. Crushing these worms symbolizes recognizing fear's presence, understanding its roots, and deliberately choosing not to let it corrode one's spirit. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the mastery of it, subduing these internal adversaries so that action remains possible.

Once doubt and fear are subdued, eliminated or at least rendered powerless, the external world transforms. "Mountains" become symbolic of the great obstacles, challenges, and seemingly insurmountable barriers that life inevitably presents. Movement of mountains is a metaphorical way to describe the profound shift that happens when internal turmoil is settled; when the mind is clear and the heart is resolute, what once appeared impossible begins to yield. Bold action, undaunted by inner resistance, has the power to bend circumstances, open new paths, and achieve remarkable feats. Human potential expands as inner enemies contract, confirming that the greatest battles are often within, and their victories have the power to reshape the outer world.

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Hungary Flag This quote is from Kate Seredy between November 10, 1896 and March 7, 1975. He/she was a famous Writer from Hungary. The author also have 3 other quotes.
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