Daniel Arevalo > Daniel's Quotes

“There is no illusion greater than fear.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching

“Saw a little girl touch a big bug and shout, "I conquered my fear! YES!" and calmly walk away. I was inspired.”
― Nathan Fillion

“I have to face the fear. I have to take control of the situation and find a way to make it less frightening.”
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

“It doesn’t matter if I’m off the beat. It doesn’t matter if I’m snapping to the rhythm. It doesn’t matter if I look like a complete goon when I dance. It is my dance. It is my moment. It is mine. And dance I will. Try and stop me. You’ll probably get kicked in the face.”
― Dan Pearce, Single Dad Laughing: The Best of Year One

“And that’s what is so insidious about talk. Anyone can talk about himself or herself. Even a child knows how to gossip and chatter. Most people are decent at hype and sales. So what is scarce and rare? Silence. The ability to deliberately keep yourself out of the conversation and subsist without its validation. Silence is the respite of the confident and the strong.”
― Ryan Holiday, Ego Is the Enemy

“Never quit something with great long-term potential just because you can’t deal with the stress of the moment.”
― Seth Godin, The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit