Audre Lorde Quotes

The decisive moment in a man’s life is when he decides to confront death.

I'm not afraid of dying, I'm afraid of living.

I won't let others stoke fear in my heart. I choose to remain true to who I am and where my dreams direct me no matter the hardship I might incur. I remember it always: Fear wins or Freedom wins, and I choose Freedom.

I realize now how much courage it takes to choose the life you want, whatever that might be.

I am finding that vulnerability gives me great strength, because you're not hiding anymore. It's really about being a pioneer for myself, going into the places where I am not being taught. I have to teach myself.

The courage to be is the most difficult thing for any human being.

Your inner strength is invulnerable to fear.

The conquest of the fear of death is the recovery of life's joy. One can experience an unconditional affirmation of life only when one has accepted death, not as contrary to life, but as an aspect of life. Life in its becoming is always shedding death, and on the point of death. The conquest of fear yields the courage of life. That is the cardinal initiation of every heroic adventure - fearlessness and achievement.

We each need to make our lion's roar - to persevere with unshakable courage when faced with all manner of doubts and sorrows and fears - to declare our right to awaken.

You can’t let the fear of what people might say or think stop you from doing what you want to do or else we would never do anything.

A man who has nothing can whistle in a robber's face.

I live my life because I dare. I dare to show up when everyone else might hide their faces and hide their bodies in shame.

It is not my place in society that makes me well off, but my judgements, and these I can carry with me... These alone are my own and cannot be taken away.

Let death and exile, and all other things which appear terrible be daily before your eyes, but chiefly death, and you win never entertain any abject thought, nor too eagerly covet anything.

In the second half of life, people have less power to infatuate you. But they also have much less power to control you or hurt you.

"Be fearless," is one thing. I'm still learning what that means, to be fearless. It doesn't just mean to be fearless in your work, but also in life. Don't compare your career to anyone else's. It's tough when you're in a business that's competitive. Now, I'm having to learn to be patient and be where I am. Because I'm driven, I have a hard time being patient. The universe is like, "You're not ready! Sit back and wait." Everything will line up just how it's supposed to.

Look right at it. Know you can." Dad said. "Look right at that fear. Fear is the biggest bullshitter.

Well, life was tough, but at least I was able to live it out and I was able to face death and not be afraid.

Don't allow your past or present condition to control you. It's just a process that you're going through to get you to the next level.

Don't be afraid; people are so afraid; don't be afraid to live in the raw wind, naked, alone...Learn at least this: What you are capable of. Let nothing stand in your way.

I told myself, Malala, you have already faced death. This is your second life. Don't be afraid — if you are afraid, you can't move forward.

Set yourself the bolder course. Keep your heart an open shrine.

Accept what you can not change-change that which is unacceptable.

I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength. Long ago I set my mind to be a free person and not to give in to fear. I always felt that it was my right to defend myself if I could. I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

You are the true master of death, because the true master does not seek to run away from Death.