One of the basic instinct of any organism is fear. Here is the collection of fantastic analysis of fear & bravery:
"Only
a fool isn't frightened when there's danger. But only brave men do
what must be done despite their fear."
-- High
Prince Roelstra in "Dragon Prince"
Question
with boldness even the existence of a god; because, if there be one,
he
must more approve the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded
fear.
-- Thomas
Jefferson
"Fear
paralyzes the brain. Progress is born of courage. Fear believes
courage doubts. Fear falls upon the earth and prays courage stands
erect and thinks. Fear retreats courage advances. Fear is barbarism
courage is civilization. Fear believes in witchcraft, in devils and
in ghosts. Fear is religion courage is science."
-- Robert
Green Ingersoll,"The Ghosts", 1877
We
want to stand upon our own feet and look fair and square at the world
-- its good facts, its bad facts, its beauties, and its ugliness; see
the world as it is and be not afraid of it.
-- Bertrand
Russel, "Why I am not a Christian" (1927)
Man
gives every reason for his conduct save one, every excuse for his
crimes save one, every plea for his safety save one; and that one is
his cowardice.
-- George
Bernard Shaw
"A
man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy,
education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man
would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of
punishment and hope of reward after death."
-- Albert
Einstein
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