a single question loomed large, dwarfing every fear of death or wounds: What will battle really be like?

I believe that fear of life brings a greater fear of death.

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear... And when it is gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear is gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

Death, O Mullah - death will come, so live in the Fear of God the Creator.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil, for I am the meanest son of a bitch in the valley.

I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength. Long ago I set my mind to be a free person and not to give in to fear. I always felt that it was my right to defend myself if I could. I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear." - Rosa Parks