Purpose, energy, power to do, and all strong thoughts cease when doubt and fear creep in. The will to do springs from the knowledge that we can do. Doubt and fear are the great enemies of knowledge, and he who encourages them, who does not slay them. thwarts himself at every step

Purpose, energy, power to do, and all strong thoughts cease when doubt and fear creep in.

Thoughts of fear have been known to kill a man as speedily as a bullet, and they are continually killing thousands of people just as surely though less rapidly. The

When the sting of anguish penetrates the heart of human love; when gloom and loneliness and desertion cloud the soul of friendship and trust, then it is that the heart turns toward the sheltering love of the Eternal, and finds rest in its silent peace. And whosoever comes to this Love is not turned away comfortless, is not pierced with anguish nor surrounded with gloom; and is never deserted in the dark hour of trial.

It's a skill to navigate uncertainty.

Uncertainty is not an indication of poor leadership; it underscores the need for leadership.

Uncertainty is a permanent part of the leadership landscape. It never goes away.

I had uncontrollable panic attacks and paralysing negative thoughts about anything and everything.

I think it is important for Europe to understand that even though I am president and George Bush is not president, Al Qaeda is still a threat.

If you are a single parent, make friends with others in similar situations and develop friendships with married couples. Counsel with your priesthood leaders. Let them know of your needs and wants. Single parenthood is understood by the Lord.

I am only interested in the ideas that become obsessive and make me feel uneasy. The ideas that I'm afraid of.

Acting courageously is about knowing and making the right choices based on a deep conviction that dwarfs fear, doubt, and worry.