Julianna Margulies Quotes

You're not living if you don't go out and try things for yourself.

It's important to take risks and challenge yourself. That's why I went into acting, really.

I had dreams. And I had to pursue them; otherwise my soul would have shriveled. The hardest part was allowing myself to want something other than what was socially acceptable, telling myself to go after it, then actually doing it.

Those people who spend their time working on things they love are usually the ones enjoying life the most. They are also the ones who dared to take a risk and chase their dreams.

I believe it is better to live a dream rather than to simply dream it. The dream is the start of something greater, something that impels us to make daring decisions. And it's true that the person who pursues a dream takes many risks. But the person who does not runs risks that are even greater.

You can't call it an adventure unless it's tinged with danger. The greatest danger in life, though, is not taking the adventure at all. To have the objective of a life of ease is death. I think we've all got to go after our own Everest.

I love finding things that scare me and doing them. That's how you grow.

If you let your fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, your life will be safe, expedient and thin.

Challenge yourself, jump off the deep end and learn to swim.

I'm continually trying to make choices that put me against my own comfort zone. As long as you're uncomfortable, it means you're growing.

I want to do things that scare me, and also have a good time.

All of us gave it all we've got, overcame a whole lot just being on the show and learned a lot about ourselves. We're just normal people trying to do what we love and follow our dreams.

You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.

I followed my heart and figured that if I tried and failed, at least I'd know that I tried.

Falling in love-you should go with it, regardless of whether or not your heart gets smashed. You'll be a better person.

Security is not the meaning of my life. Great opportunities are worth the risk.

I could have easily been too afraid to say 'yes' to Chicago, because it requires so much I haven't done before. If I am a flop at singing and dancing, maybe my love for it will carry me through.

I think a lot of people settle with comfort. I've kinda pushed my whole life not to do that. There's nothing wrong with settling, it's definitely an easier life than the one I've chosen to live.

I feel like any experience you can have which adds to your repertoire of things you've done and can add to your character - I'm willing to try.

I want to try new things and put myself out there and take some risks.

I stepped out on faith to follow my lifelong dream of being an author. I made real sacrifices and took big risks. But living, it seems to me, is largely about risk.

I had to know if I could make it somewhere else. I did not want to go through the rest of my life wondering what might have been without putting myself to the test.

You should not remain in your comfort zone; if you want to make it big, you must challenge yourself, get out of your comfort zone, and succeed in doing well outside of your comfort areas.

I wouldn't call myself an actress, but I at the same time, if there is an opportunity... I believe in taking chances and living your life.

I actually like getting out of my comfort zone. It shakes me up.