Anna Quindlen Quotes

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

I do life fearlessly.

Fortune never helps the fainthearted.

Courage is on display every day, and only the courageous wring the most out of life.

I want to be fearless.

My mother told me when I was a kid that each time we get to what feels like the edge of a cliff, we have two choices: to turn around and run, or to jump. I have learned over time to jump - and though it is scary, I know somewhere inside me that I will be caught.

Courage is one step ahead of fear.

Compared to the coward that never made the attempt, he is a hero.

Having guts always works out for me.

Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees.

Fortune favors the brave; and the world certainly gives the most credit to those who are able to give an unlimited credit to themselves.

One thing it takes to accomplish something is courage.

Be bold, brave and not afraid to fall on your face and ultimately you will succeed

Success is the child of audacity.

You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try.

When you're fearless, you take more risks because you're less conscious of failure or what can go wrong.

There's only one requirement of any of us, and that is to be courageous. Because courage, as you might know, defines all other human behavior. And, I believe - because I've done a little of this myself - pretending to be courageous is just as good as the real thing.

I don't worry. I don't doubt. I'm daring. I'm a rebel.

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

The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.

I think it is important to be fearless in life. I have always made fearless choices. Some have worked; the others haven't.

I'm not afraid to take big shots. I'm not afraid to take any type of shots.

As a stuntwoman, I never wanted anyone to ever feel afraid for me. I didn't want anyone to ever feel sorry for me.

If someone dares me to do something I'll just do it.