Mercedes Lackey Quotes

You must do the things you think you cannot do.

How can I tell my daughter when she grows up to aspire to be what she wants to be if I am too scared to hop back in the ring because of what some people have said about me?

I used to be affected by criticism thrown at me, and I would get really down. But I got to a point where I just decided to go for it, no matter what negativity is around you.

I think I learned I'm braver than I think I am.

I'm a strong person. I'm a warrior and I know what is inside of me.

Don't be afraid of your own strength.

I don't walk around with fear. I walk around with strength. I believe in cause and effect.

The first and great commandment is, don't let them scare you.

I love life and nothing intimidates me anymore.

Success makes you less intimidated by things.

One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do.

I used to worry I'd make a fool of myself, but I don't care what anyone thinks of me anymore.

Putting myself out there knowing I can be criticized - it's ironic, but to me, that's the most empowering thing.

I'm not afraid to tell people what I hope to accomplish and what I believe I'm capable of. I'm ready to take the backlash if I don't accomplish my dreams.

There's nothing in the world that I can't face.

From a young age, I was a pretty good listener, a strong lady. Maybe it helped me that I never felt intimidated by anybody. Even at school, I was always strong. I believed in myself, in what I do.

Every time I step onto the stage, it's not only proving to the audience that I'm capable but to myself.

Be afraid of nothing. You have within you all wisdom, all power, all strength, all understanding.

The development of self-confidence starts with the elimination of this demon called fear.

Never let another man put fear in your heart.

Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.

No one should feel afraid of the unknown. Because everyone is capable of achieving everything he wants and needs.

The results you produce in life are inversely proportional to the degree to which you are intimidated.

Speak up. Believe in yourself. Take risks.

Fear of failure and fear of the unknown are always defeated by faith. Having faith in yourself, in the process of change, and in the new direction that change sets will reveal your own inner core of steel.