Walter Raleigh Quotes

And indeed there will be time to wonder, 'Do I dare?', and 'Do I dare?

Those were the 'ifs' that kept me from making a fool of myself.

When in doubt, don't.

I normally don't listen to my instincts because I'm so full of doubt.

If one hesitates in his path, let him not proceed. Let him respect his doubts, for doubts, too, may have some divinity in them.

And indeed there will be time To wonder, "Do I dare?" and, "Do I dare?" Time to turn back and descend the stair, With a bald spot in the middle of my hair.

I hesitated for all the right reasons. And I accepted for all the wrong ones.

I had no idea what I was doing, I had no idea where I was going, but at some point I stopped — when to keep going would seem like I was going too far.

I have more care to stay than will to go.

Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother. Doubt is a foundling unhappy and astray, and though his own mother who gave him birth should find him and enfold him, he would withdraw in caution and in fear.

Misgive that you may not mistake.

Indecision, doubt and fear. The members of this unholy trio are closely related; where one is found, the other two are close at hand.

I stare at him. I feel my heartbeat everywhere, even in my toes. I feel like doing something bold, but I could just as easily walk away. I am not sure which option is smarter, or better. I am not sure that I care.

Sometimes I... No, I don't.

Am I walking toward something I should be running away from?

Doubt means don't. Don't move. Don't answer. Don't rush forward.

Once I make up my mind, I'm full of indecision.

You aren't sure if you're making the right decision - about anything, ever.

To tell her that I joined the parachute club was too hard for me. I didn't want to trouble her; besides, I was not completely sure about the success of my new adventure.

I don't know why I'm saying I'm brave.

I don't want to make any huge decisions before I really know what I'm doing and am sure of myself.

Indecision may or may not be my problem.

I used to second guess myself all the time. I can sit there and work in circles when I'm nervous about what I'm doing.

Have I gone too far?

He who hesitates is sometimes saved.