Chris Pontius Quotes

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

When you have hope, and you have peace, you can handle anything.

Life is to be entered upon with courage.

I have never been worried because when you have hope and peace, you can handle anything.

Having a sense of humor is a part of being courageous. It's a source of strength.

Sometimes you have to look at a start and say, 'Nothing is wrong.' Even when you get lit up, you still have to say 'Nothing is wrong.'

I'm not afraid of expectations.

I'm very aware, but I'm very naïve. When you are really naïve and expecting safety and expecting the best, you don't feel you're taking risks. You can get smacked a little, but usually it works out pretty well. I would say that, as much as you can instill your open-minded naivety, if you're basically open minded, then you can do damn near anything.

Cynicism is easy. An optimist is a braver cynic.

I'll walk the plank and I'll jump with a smile, cause if I'm gonna go down I'm gonna do it with style.

I am not afraid of crashing, my secret is . . . just before we hit the ground, I jump as high as I can.

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

I definitely think cheerleaders have no fear.

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

Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them.

I think laughter may be a form of courage. As humans we sometimes stand tall and look into the sun and laugh, and I think we are never more brave than when we do that.

Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them.

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

I accept any challenge.

I don't startle easily.

Human spirit is the ability to face the uncertainty of the future with curiosity and optimism. It is the belief that problems can be solved, differences resolved. It is a type of confidence. And it is fragile. It can be blackened by fear and superstition.

It takes courage to stay young, to make your enthusiasms work for you. Don't let anyone drag you down.

I'd stop in the middle of a gun fight and sing a song.

So, instead, I try to put in light and hope for the best.

There is no fear before and no fear after. We give our best.