“One is never afraid of the unknown; one is afraid of the known coming to an end.”
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) Indian spiritual philosopher
“Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin!”
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William James The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy
"Is Life Worth Living?"
Variant: Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
Source: 1890s, The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy (1897)