evidence: If you don’t know the "deepest fear" quote, here it is: [...] The "deepest fear" quote has been used by many speakers since 1992, most of whom have misattributed it to Nelson Mandela. Yet, according to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, he never used the quote in his speeches. [...] It’s time to stop believing those things since they aren’t true. Instead, admit that you are a spark of divinity, a soul housed in a body. You were created to shine your light and demonstrate that you are powerful beyond measure.