Afraid Quotes

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.

When for so long you can't get a job for reasons that seem specious, you you finally do have it, you are constantly afraid of losing it.

To be afraid is to behave as if the truth were not true.

Never be afraid to meet to the hilt the demand of either work, or friendship - two of life's major assets.

I'm not afraid to swing the bat. If they elect to pitch to me, I'm going to swing. I'm not as picky as Mr. Sheffield. I'll swing at something over my head.

I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.

Work at the same time on sky, water, branches, ground, keeping everything going on an equal basis... Don't be afraid of putting on colour... Paint generously and unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression.

I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened, and I'm not afraid to look behind them.

We are a nation of people who are afraid we are not enough.

I hesitate to deposit money in a bank. I am afraid I shall never dare to take it out again. When you go to confession and entrust your sins to the safe-keeping of the priest, do you ever come back for them?

I would be loath to speak ill of any person who I do not know deserves it, but I am afraid he is an attorney.

I'm not afraid of anything.

This is my third ABC show over the last four years, so we were afraid that nobody would find it. ABC was really struggling and so we just weren't very confident that it would find an audience.