John Scott Quotes

When you doubt, abstain.

I know I should just leave. Just go. Because there's a point where a mistake turns into a big mistake, and I should probably come to my senses before I get there.

Doubt must be no more than vigilance, otherwise it can become dangerous.

I question every move. I'm constantly second-guessing myself.

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

As a person... I'm a little more doubtful, introspective and analytical.

The woman that deliberates is lost.

I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations - one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it - you will regret both.

Sometimes I think I'm real predictable to myself and other times... you always wonder, Is this really what I wanted to do? Did I make a mistake? Should I be doing something else?

What is important is that one utilizes one's intellect and not to be 100 percent sure about one's convictions. One should always leave room for doubt.

So basically, I don't know what I'm talking about. But maybe I do.

Thinking no longer means anymore than checking at each moment whether one can indeed think.

How prone to doubt, how cautious are the wise!

I've been criticized for the things I chose and things I've chosen to do.

At the end of the day, none of us are the Oracle of Delphi, so we don't get everything right. It's always good to be able to listen and to take on what seems to be the right thing to do.

I'm not a big believer in second-guessing decisions.

A lot of times, I'll be shooting and think, 'Maybe I should pass.'

I had two thoughts about it. One was I could do that, and the next one was I'll never get to do that.

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

When you're put in a position where you're having to decide, Is this a good decision? Is this the right decision for everybody involved? - it makes me feel a little unsteady, unsure.

When in doubt, doubt the doubt!

Have I been wrong? Have I been wise to shut my eyes?

I like to sit on things and digest them and then I'll figure out my next move, but I never said I was right for doing anything.

If you have any question in your mind, don't do it. If you go in thinking it's going to fix something that's wrong, don't do it.

Second thoughts, they say, are best.