Quote by Steve Maraboli

Sometimes the prison of fear is so powerful there's no need to lock the cell doors. Your fear creates a willingness to self-imprison.

Sometimes the prison of fear is so powerful there's no need

Summary

This quote highlights the formidable influence of fear in our lives. It suggests that fear can become so overwhelming and convincing that it effectively traps us within our own limitations, without any external force or confinement being necessary. The quote emphasizes how our fears can control us to the extent that we willingly confine ourselves and restrict our own potential, ultimately inhibiting personal growth and achievement.

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Self Prison Door

By Steve Maraboli

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