I was afraid that by observing objects with my eyes and trying to comprehend them with each of my other senses I might blind my soul altogether.

In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion.

It is really very important while you are young to live in an environment in which there is no fear. Most of us, as we grow older, become frightened; we are afraid of living, afraid of losing a job, afraid of tradition, afraid of what the neighbours, or what the wife or husband would say, afraid of death.

"I would like to be remembered as someone who was not afraid to do what she wanted to do, and as someone who took risks along the way in order to achieve her goals."

Take risks. Ask big questions. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; if you don't make mistakes, you're not reaching far enough.

I'm not afraid to die - it's just that I had so much left to do in this world.

Don’t be afraid to take advice. There’s always something new to learn

God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.

We want to live and we are afraid of the unknown. That’s why we invent fairy tales that all our dreams come true.

To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.

I'm afraid of death. I'm afraid of planes, cars. Having ascended to the ship, the first thing I look for is the lifeline.

Live! Live the wonderful life that is in you! Let nothing be lost upon you. Be always searching for new sensations. Be afraid of nothing.

It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.

Camille and I do have many things in common besides our both being afraid of the children.