Quotes About Fear

You're afraid. You're afraid of trying and not succeeding. What's the worst thing that happens if you apply and don't get it?" -Scott

There is no city or country in the world where women and girls live free of the fear of violence. No leader can claim: 'this is not happening in my backyard.'

He knew a few people there. And he was afraid that this

I'd always thought I would feel like an animal released from its cage when my student days were finished, I felt more like a bird that had been pushed from its nest and told it must fly.

there is nothing to fear but fear itself yet even then fear shouldn't be feared because fear cannot take what is protected by change

And although I'd always thought I would feel like an animal released from its cage when my student days were finished, I felt more like a bird that had been pushed from its nest and told it must fly.

Because he is weak and shallow, and you should learn to recognize men who are afraid of others with power, Mutnodjmet

You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.

I am so tired of fear. And I don't want my girls to live in a country, in a world, based on fear.

Fear is the loneliest feeling. You can be in a throng of people, but if you're afraid, you're on your own.

Moving closer to the edge, I peered down. The water was glassy green, extraordinarily clear. I experienced the feeling I sometimes get when I'm on a bridge or a railway platform. Rationally, you know that you've no intention of stepping off the bridge or the platform - or this ice floe - but you're aware that you could, and that the only thing stopping you is your will.

You cannot go and warn him," Saeunn said sternly. "It is too late. You would never find him." "I know," said Renn without turning her head. To herself she added, But I've still got to try.

Run, Torak! The bear...is...possessed...

Fear of the dark. Until I came here, I thought that was for children; that you grew out of it. But it never really goes away. It's always there underneath. The oldest fear of all.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. She was right, old Marie Curie.

It stood. It faced me. Dark, dark against the sea. I saw its arms hanging at its sides. I saw that one shoulder was higher than the other. I saw its wet round head.

If it can be described, it can be understood. If it can be understood, it need not be feared.

You can collect as many rings as you like, Telamon, but you'll never have enough. I think you'll be afraid for the rest of your life! - Pirra

Michelle Paver

Zwart ijs... Witte beren, rood bloed. Ze zoeken het oog van de adder... In het oog gaan is in het donker gaan. Misschien kun je de weg naar buiten vinden, Wolfjongen. Maar wanneer je eenmaal binnen bent, zul je nooit meer heel zijn. Een deel van je blijft daar beneden. In het donker. - De Loper

Fear of the dark. Until I came here, I thought that was for children; that you grew out of it. But it never really goes away. It's always there underneath. The oldest fear of all. What's at the back of the cave?

Hij vroeg zich af waarom ze niet gek van angst was geworden. Misschien was je niet bang voor geesten als je de dochter van een Hogepriesteres van Keftioe was. Of misschien was ze gewoon heel dapper.

Fear of the dark. Until I came here, I thought that was for children; that you grew out of it. But it never really goes away. It's always there underneath. The oldest fear of all. What's at the back of the cave? Eriksson was right. One mustn't think too much. Keep busy, walk every day, that's what he said. I've got to follow that to the letter. Especially the walks.

I can understand why the Vikings believed in storm giants. I keep having to remind myself that there is no intention behind this. It feels so angry. As if it wants to tear apart the cabin and carry me off into the night.