Michel de Montaigne Quotes

I quit 'Splash!' because I couldn't dive off a 3 m. board.

I know that previously I would not have dared to express myself so explicitly about so uncertain a matter. I can take this risk because I am now in my eighth decade, and the changing opinions of men scarcely impress me any more; the thoughts of the old masters are of greater value to me than the philosophical prejudices of the Western mind.

You've no fear of heights," puffed the girl. "None," I said. "I've heard that about you.

I take risks.

I think because I'm so naturally happy and unaffected and open, people thought I didn't take the jumping seriously. You're up that high, believe me - you take it very seriously.

I remember all the stages in my career where I almost didn't have enough confidence to try for something, almost didn't have the guts to follow something I was excited about doing, because I didn't know anyone else who'd done it, or other people made me question it.

With everything I do, there always seems to be a massive risk involved.

Be afraid of nothing. You have within you all wisdom, all power, all strength, all understanding.

If I had more skill in what I'm attempting, I wouldn't need so much courage

Fear looks like wisdom to those without risk.

I shall never fear or avoid things of which I do not know.

Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.

Always question your fear, Anh. there's almost never a good reason to be scared.

Imagine the choices you'd make if you had no fear-of falling, of losing, of being alone, of disapproval.

Does it scare me, driving into nothing at 300kph? - Of course it does - I'm not an idiot.

The fearful are caught as often as the bold.

It is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything.

We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes.

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. Thus a feeling of utter unworthiness can be a source of courage.

Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning.

I have the belief in boldness. What I generally lack is the boldness itself. Because boldness doesn't feel bold. It feels scared not brave.

Knowledge is the antidote to fear

Courage is a strange thing: One can never be sure of it

I admire the courage and wisdom of Socrates in everything he did, said--and did not say.