Question

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady of the United States

I need help explaining the significance of this quote.

Answer 1

Strength, Courage needs to be combined with confidence. A person must be knowledgeable and enthusiastic in order to have strength and courage, but he must accomplish and experience in order to gain confidence. Whereas, Fear is a useful emotion at times. It protects us from real danger. But most of our heartfelt fear is synthetic. When we hide behind the comfortable cloak of fear, we deny ourselves new heights. The world makes way for the person who says "I CAN, BECAUSE, I KNOW I CAN", Who overcomes from fear of heights we shy away from. Most of us are creatures of comfort. Most of us stay within the confines of our shell. A person must have the character and self-discipline and wisdom to withstand success. Our confidence naturally grows with our successful experiences. When faced with problems you must add a little wisdom and a lot more courage, to your actions in order to overcome from fear and to achieve our ultimate objective. But, as with all things natural, there is a time for a change. If we don't seize the moment, the change will descend upon us. Follow your heart and make the move you have been afraid to make. Make that leap of faith you have been challenged to make. With all, we can say. Fear is a lack of faith. Change is inevitable. Growth comes from change. Confidence arises from growth and sticks by your side, fostering faith.