Mary Steenburgen Quotes

If you don't go towards the thing you fear, you won't be able to say you lived.

Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star.

I think fearless is having fears but jumping anyway.

I have tested my nerve by reaching a little too closely toward a lengthy alligator on the Gulf Coast and a saucer-sized tarantula in a Houston car park.

I tend to go toward things that make me afraid.

I came across the idea of running towards the things that frighten you. Once you go and do it, you realise that the fear of it is far more powerful than actually doing it.

Life is full of risks, and often, you have to take them. Just don't be scared of taking one.

So carry your courage in an easily accessible place, the way you do your cellphone or your wallet. You may still falter or fail, but you always know that you pushed hard and aimed high. Take a leap of faith. Fear not. Courage is the ultimate career move.

Dare to be strong and courageous. That is the road. Venture anything.

Fear is a part of everything you do ... You have to take great risks to get big rewards.

As long as I can walk and talk, I'll try almost anything. I say "almost" because the high wire is definitely out.

And If I fly or if I fall, at least I can say I gave it all.

My mama taught me that anything worth doing in life should be a little scary.

As I look back on my own life, I recognize this simple truth: The greatest opportunities were the scariest lions. Part of me has wanted to play it safe, but I’ve learned that taking no risks is the greatest risk of all.

To dare, and again dare, and forever dare!

Stay far from timid only make moves when you're heart's in it, and live the phrase the sky's the limit.

Those who take risks walk the high wire with no fear of falling.

For all may have, If they dare to try, a glorious life, or grave.

Against the bold, daring is unsafe.

I tend to do things that I'm very frightened of. That's what I do.

I have always been adventurous and rather daring.

Travel can also be the spirit of adventure somewhat tamed, for those who desire to do something they are a bit afraid of.

The hunting of monsters is not for the faint of heart. Nor is it for those who feel bound by such trivial doctrines as law or national borders.

Luck always favours the brave. And you must remember that brave are the people who follow their heart; brave are the people who take chances in life. Which also means you have to say no sometimes. I believe the power of no is greater than yes.