Ben Okri Quotes

We all want to win against all odds. We all want to be loved. We all wish it was possible to change our world and to make our world a better place.

If we show people that fear isn't actually the place that we have to surrender to, fear isn't actually the thing that we have to answer to, but instead, it's going in and loving people.

Heart means something, especially in Gotham City, where the only thing worse than a scrub is someone devoid of that thumping sound inside the chest.

Follow your path unapologetically. Be compassionate.

It is my belief that the only power which can resist the power of fear is the power of love.

Courage charms us, because it indicates that a man loves an idea better than all things in the world, that he is thinking neither of his bed, nor his dinner, nor his money, but will venture all to put in act the invisible thought of his mind.

Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.

Do you have the courage for it? Do you have the love? If you have enough of one, you will develop the other.

The hardest times to choose love are the very times when you can most grow spiritually. In fact, they are the only times you can grow spiritually!

We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action.

I think that people need to have the courage of their convictions and not be trying to fool people into thinking that they've changed overnight.

I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable.

Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.

Mandela was true to himself, to his people and his principles. He sacrificed everything because he was prepared to be true to his ideals. You can relate to him whether you come from Manchester or Soweto.

People don't follow titles, they follow courage.

Fear is real, but so is love.

The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact measure of the height to which you can aspire to reach.

The characteristics of an authentically empowered personality are humbleness, clarity, forgiveness and love.

The only thing is, people have to develop courage. It is most important of all the virtues. Because without courage, you can't practice any other virtues consistently.

Cancer opens many doors. One of the most important is your heart.

I don't care who you are or what you have gone through - everyone has something they are fighting for.

Have the courage of your desire.

I love those who yearn for the impossible.

I'm little, but I love big things.

Hope is like compassion to me. It's like possibility and living in possibility.