Afraid Quotes

Anyone who says they're not afraid at the time of a hurricane is either a fool or a liar, or a little bit of both.

I grew up in a small town where everyone wanted to be the same or look the same and was afraid to be different.

Let's not be afraid to speak the common sense truth: you can't have high standards without good discipline.

Scientists are very afraid of being proven wrong.

I like to write and draw and paint, and my mom's an artist, so I think I get caught up in thinking, 'I'm afraid it's gonna be bad,' and it's hard for me to start sometimes.

I'm not afraid to write my feelings in songs.

I always tell actors when they go in for an audition: Don't be afraid to do what your instincts tell you. You may not get the part, but people will take notice.

Some people are so afraid of getting to know themselves that they live and define their lives through the dreams and goals of others.

I don't believe in God, but I'm afraid of Him.

I was terrified. My first week, walking around in a teeny bikini, I kept crossing my arms over my chest because I was afraid I was going to fall out of the top of the suit. And I didn't know anything about technique or lighting.

Don't be afraid to make a mistake. But make sure you don't make the same mistake twice.

I fear other actors who are not prepared. And I fear directors who are afraid.

I'm writing a poem right now about a nose. I've always wanted to write a poem about a nose. But it's a ludicrous subject. That's why, when I was younger, I was afraid of something that didn't make a lot of sense. But now I'm not. I have nothing to worry about. It doesn't matter.

'How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant.'

Am I afraid of high notes? Of course I am afraid. What sane man is not?

We're not afraid of risking what was our success yesterday in order to explore some new field. We're adventurous. We like the challenge of unknown territory, unknown artistic field, and that's what stimulates us.

I believe in universal health care. And I am not afraid to say so.

You know, I think we Indians are afraid to show and celebrate our happiness, lest things change around. But I feel that it's okay to be sad and okay to show when you are happy.

There are many things that we would throw away if we were not afraid that others might pick them up.

I'm not afraid of chaos and I'm happy talking to strangers. I really love not knowing where I'm going.

I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

I'd say I'm quite powerful so I'm not afraid of jumps or acrobatic elements. The hardest part is... get on the beam and stay there on top of it!

If the Obama administration is this afraid of Glenn Beck, how do they deal with the Iranians?

Yes, it gets better, but I also understand that saying to a 15-year-old that, 'Oh, don't worry, just wait a year', is like saying 'Wait a lifetime', but every single person has the right to go to school and not be afraid.

Human beings are the only animals of which I am thoroughly and cravenly afraid.

The greatest gift is not being afraid to question.

Women's Lib? Oh, I'm afraid it doesn't interest me one bit. I've been so liberated it hurts.

France, and the whole of Europe have a great culture and an amazing history. Most important thing though is that people there know how to live! In America they've forgotten all about it. I'm afraid that the American culture is a disaster.

He killed his enemies because he was afraid they would kill him. Amin ordered entire tribes to be put to death, because he feared they would rebel.