David Nicholls Quotes

Putting yourself out there is hard, but it's so worth it. I don't think anyone who has ever spoken out, or stood up or had a brave moment, has regretted it. It's empowering and confidence-building and inspiring. Not only to other people, but to yourself.

I'm still shy - I'm no good at my children's parent-teacher conferences, and I'm slowly learning how to ask for what I want. But I now know that I have a reserve of courage to draw upon when I really need it. There's nothing that I'm too scared to have a go at.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage

It was high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, 'always do what you are afraid to do.'

I think I learned I'm braver than I think I am.

Living well is a courageous act.

Speak up. Believe in yourself. Take risks.

I find my greatest strengths in wanting ti be strong. I find my greatest bravery in deciding to be brave.

It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, - always do what you are afraid to do.

We are never doing anyone any favors by withholding our gifts from the world. It's scary to be fierce, but you can't compromise that for fear of losing those around you.

Once every seven days, do something that frightens you. Every time we do something that we resist and is frightening, we actually grow in our power.

I try to be as fearless as possible. I don't always succeed, but I like to think I try.

You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous.

Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.

The only thing is, people have to develop courage. It is most important of all the virtues. Because without courage, you can't practice any other virtues consistently.

By middle school, I said to myself that it's time I begin to speak. I joined the choir, not because I wanted to. I forced myself.

I wasn't afraid to be laughed at or be loud.

My recipe for life is not being afraid of myself, afraid of what I think or of my opinions.

Have the courage of your desire.

I went through a long period where I was afraid of doing things I wanted to do, and you get your courage back, which is what's important.

When I was younger, I wouldn't speak up as much, but now that I'm a mom, things have changed.

One of the marks of a gift is to have the courage of it.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

Courage doesn't grow overnight. It can be a long process.

It is extremely important for one to face their fears and live a bold life.