Afraid Quotes

Fear is a question. What are you afraid of and why? Our fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if we explore them.

I don't know much about the internet, I'm afraid.

I actually have a life I said I wanted to have. I wanted to tell stories I want and be with my family. I'm whispering it, because I'm a quarter Jewish and afraid it's all going to be taken away.

Men generally are afraid of a wife who has more understanding than themselves.

I'm afraid that reason will triumph and that the world will become a place where anyone who doesn't fit that will become unnecessary.

I just let the work speak for itself. An actor is not afraid to take risks; to put on different hats; to be a good guy, a bad guy, a victim, an abuser. There are all kinds of people in the world, and playing them is what acting is all about.

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.

I'm not afraid of death but I am afraid of dying.

Italian men do appreciate beautiful women. They're not afraid of the beauty, which is nice.

Anyone afraid of what he thinks television does to the world is probably just afraid of the world.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

We all need to look into the dark side of our nature - that's where the energy is, the passion. People are afraid of that because it holds pieces of us we're busy denying.

Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They're afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs.

I was afraid I would get the Oscar for 'Irma La Douce' because it was popular. But I didn't want to because I didn't really think it was that good.

I'm one who demands a lot from people. I'm not afraid to look at alternative ways in city government. That's what I've done in my two years and will continue to do in the next four.

Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway.

I think I was afraid of what I might say when I got onto someone's stage or in front of someone's camera.

We are not afraid of nuclear weapons. The point is that if we had in fact wanted to build a nuclear bomb, we are brave enough to say that we want it. But we never do that.

Tell us your phobias and we will tell you what you are afraid of.

As you get older, you're not afraid of doubt. Doubt isn't running the show. You take out all the self-agonizing.

An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.

Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.

Don't be afraid in nature: one must be bold, at the risk of having been deceived and making mistakes.

You can't be afraid of failure and you can't be afraid of success, because either one gets in the way of your work.

You cannot do everything at once, so find people you trust to help you. And don't be afraid to say no.

I am not finding pregnancy much of a joy. I am afraid of childbirth, but I am afraid I can't find a way of avoiding it.

I am not afraid of death, but would not want to die in some obscure or pointless way.

If you can get a teen leader in each sector of a student population, you can pull people in. Everybody wants to get involved, but most are too afraid. When they see a person they think is cool leading it, they're first to join.

Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them... they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.