James Hetfield Quotes

I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.

I started with the firm conviction that when I came to the end, I wanted to be regretting the things that I had done, not the things I hadn't.

I've never understood why some people hesitate before diving into unfamiliar tasks or activities. I couldn't imagine wanting more instructions about anything.

The only things you regret are the things you don't do.

I don’t care about risk, honestly. The riskiest thing to do is not to act. I would far rather try and fail than fail not trying.

The only regrets I have are things I didn't do.

A man who waits to believe in action before acting is anything you like, but he's not a man of action. You must act as you breathe.

If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It's much easier to apologize than it is to get permission.

It's better to act and to regret / Than to regret not to have acted

It's important to seize the moment. If there's something you want to say, don't put it off, because you might miss your chance.

I don't usually suggest going into something you cannot do, but sometimes you gotta jump in and land on your feet.

The one thing I learned is to just give everything a shot. You don't want to live in regret.

My main advice is, if it's something you really want to do, then just go for it.

Adventures are to the adventurous.

Everyone has ideas. They may be too busy or lack the confidence or technical ability to carry them out. But I want to carry them out. It is a matter of getting up and doing it.

When I see something, I go for it.

Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.

Don't wait. If it's not right, move on.

Have the courage to act instead of react.

The possibilities are numerous once we decide to act and not react.

You have to just dive over the edge. You haven't got time to mess about.

Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all.

Ain't no chance if you don't take it.

In writing and politicking, it's best not to think about it, just do it.

We really only have two choices. Play it safe, or take a chance. For me, pulling back because of fear has always made me feel worse.