If we are bold, love strikes away the chains of fear from our souls.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Boldness and love can remove the fear that holds people back.
- In plain terms
- Love and courage break fear apart.
- What can you take from it?
- Use love and boldness to overcome fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fears are holding you back?
- How does love empower you?
Another view
Love does not always remove deep-seated fears.
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