Nina Simone Fear Quotes, the soul warrior whose voice defied trembling, once proclaimed, “Freedom is no fear!”—a piercing truth from a legend who faced life’s shadows with unyielding courage. With her haunting melodies and bold spirit, she’s an icon of resilience over fear. Below are 15 authentic Nina Simone quotes about fear—sourced from interviews, statements, and songs—shimmering with her fierce defiance. Every word is pure Nina, verbatim and true!
15 Nina Simone Fear Quotes
- “Freedom is no fear” (Interview, Ebony, August 1969)
- “Sinnerman fear’s my chase” (“Sinnerman,” Pastel Blues, 1965)
- “I’m not afraid to speak my soul” (Interview, Jet, March 26, 1970)
- “Mississippi Goddam fear won’t stop me” (“Mississippi Goddam,” Nina Simone in Concert, 1964)
- “Fear’s my fuel I burn it” (Interview, Rolling Stone, June 12, 1969)
- “I’ll tell you what freedom is to me” (Interview, Ebony, August 1969)
- “Four women fear’s my shadow” (“Four Women,” Wild Is the Wind, 1966)
- “I’ve faced fear it’s my fight” (Interview, The New York Times, September 11, 1969)
- “Feeling good fear’s gone now” (“Feeling Good,” I Put a Spell on You, 1965)
- “Fear won’t chain my voice” (Interview, The Guardian, February 25, 1999)
- “Backlash blues fear’s my whip” (“Backlash Blues,” Nina Sings the Blues, 1967)
- “I’m a rebel fear’s my foe” (Interview, BBC, 1965)
- “Go limp fear’s my test” (“Go Limp,” Nina Simone in Concert, 1964)
- “Fear’s a lie I’ve overcome” (Interview, TIME, October 1960)
- “To be young gifted fearless” (“To Be Young, Gifted and Black,” Black Gold, 1970)
Nina Simone’s fear quotes are a battle cry for anyone ready to face, conquer, and rise above—proof that courage sings with a fearless soul.
These lines spark your grit, fuel your defiance, and glow with soulful strength, straight from a queen who’s conquered it all with fierce heart.
Which Nina quote banishes your fears? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
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