Billy Corgan Quotes

I think when I feel fear, that's often a cue that I should do something. If I begin to feel fear, that's a strong sign, psychologically, that something has its hooks in me somewhere deep.

Normally, we push away the things we're scared of.

The strength of any weakness within us is the degree to which it is feared.

They hate whom they fear.

I've always been, like a lot of people, driven by fear. Always focusing on the fire on the rope, as opposed to what the rope is coming from.

I need to be frightened of things. I hate it, but I must need it, because it's what I do.

It's the most unhappy people who most fear change.

Fear is a question. What are you afraid of and why? Our fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if we explore them.

Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.

The most destructive element in the human mind is fear. Fear creates aggressiveness.

When there's people on the other side of the room trying to wipe out your life and things are stacked against you, you can get nervous.

My biggest fear is mindlessly and stupidly repeating myself.

I'm a paranoid person. I really am.

You have to write about what scares you.

Fear is such a huge thing that holds us back.

It's been a very strong force for me over the years. I don't know exactly why. For some people, fear can be a very useful thing. They can use it to recognise there's something missing, and heal themselves. But fear can also destroy some people. I think I'm the first type of person. I'm pretty anxious, always thinking 'what if?' about the bad stuff.

Fear is self-awareness raised to a higher level.

Everyone's afraid of everybody else...maybe because we're all afraid of ourselves.

What is fear after all? It is indecision. You seek some way to resist, escape. There is none.

I am actually a terrible coward. Fear is a constant fact of my life.

The dream he needed most was the dream that frightened him more.

Fear is proof of a degenerate mind.

Are you intimidated by me? Because if you're intimidated by me, that's something you'll have to deal with.

Probably I have more phobias, fear and eccentricities than I would care to admit. I don't think I'm in danger of losing my mind, but I do often question my own behavior. I have a very bad temper, and it's not always healthy for me and for others. I make my way in the world more difficult, and I could do with a little more yoga.

I don't like to be afraid. I'm afraid every day, all the time.