John Cheever Quotes

There are no guarantees. From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.

All the kids looked up to my father because he was known to be that dude who knocks people out.

I used to get butterflies when I'd see big dudes. I don't get butterflies no more.

It takes a lot of courage in that cage no matter who you are.

I have a different kind of experience than other girls had. I've had to face a lot of different styles and adjust to them. I had to face a lot of bad situations and come back. I've had to fight with my eyes swollen shut and my nose broken and bloody.

Fear not, we are of the nature of the lion, and cannot descend to the destruction of mice and such small beasts.

You can believe that he was taught to love and respect all mankind - but to fear no man.

I'm small but quite tough. When incensed, I can swing a punch.

Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.

He was always sort of a scrappy little kid wasn't he? A bit of a fighter?

The way we can allow ourselves to do what we need to, no matter what others may say or do, is to choose love and defy fear.

Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment.

Never take counsel of your fears.

Where I come from, being a hard man is being able to take a good beating and then get back up again and carry on fighting.

Real courage is knowing what faces you and knowing how to face it.

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

I'm a big boy, and I'm a tough guy.

My mother was the greatest example to me of anyone I've ever known. She didn't have an easy life. I adored her. She worked hard all her life, and she was the one who set my values. She was quite an amazing woman, although she wasn't tough at all.

I don't walk around with fear. I walk around with strength. I believe in cause and effect.

Fear is a very explosive emotion, but it has a short life span. It's the sprint. The marathon is hope.

The first and great commandment is, don't let them scare you.

When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid.

Being gifted needs courage.

I have worked with some of the meanest people in the world. You can't do anything to intimidate me.

With the help of the Lord, I will do the best I can, and... with His help, I have no fear at all but what I can get along.