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Quotes About Hesitation

The whole difficulty of the spontaneity for which the tantrika longs, whether Shaivist or Buddhist, is to succeed in seizing the moment with the same lively agility with which one would seize a venomous snake. Hesitation can be fatal.
~ Daniel Odier
He left out that he did not simply go to war--he had to be dragged kicking and screaming. He said that it was not that he was afraid--just that seeming to agree with such a thing would suggest one hadn't given it any thought.
~ Daniel Pinkwater
I sat still, my head down, staring at a spot between the numbered tiles. I could feel his inquisitive brown eyes on me. Finally, I shrugged and said, 'I don't know.
~ Daniel Tammet
most people think they will regret foolish actions more than foolish inactions.
~ Daniel Todd Gilbert
The thought crossed my mind that I should have been a bit more wary before climbing into a helicopter and flying to God knows where without an escape route.
~ Danielle Trussoni
Indecision is the source of chaos." - Paris Skyle(Allies of the Night)
~ Darren Shan
Being careful hasn't gotten us squat.
~ James Dashner
he was psyching himself up for what he had planned for that evening, convincing himself it was the right thing to do. The only thing to do. Plus, he was absolutely terrified and he didn't want the others to notice.
~ James Dashner
Okay." He hesitated. One word. So far, not so good.
~ James Dashner
respond, but his figure seemed rigid. Mark could tell his hands were clenched into fists. "Toad? We need you to sit down. And then tell us everything that's happened since we left the village." The guy didn't move. "Come on," Mark pushed.
~ James Dashner
To doubt," Os Guinness writes, "is to waver between the two, to believe and disbelieve at once and to be 'in two minds.
~ James Emery White
When you believe something to be true, you are "in one mind" about accepting it; when you do not believe something to be true, you are "in one mind" about rejecting it. "To doubt," Os Guinness writes, "is to waver between the two, to believe and disbelieve at once and to be 'in two minds.
~ James Emery White
When in doubt, mumble.
~ James H. Boren
It was the duty of any man to face his enemies without hesitation. This was a truth that Odd had been taught from the time he was old enough to learn. And he would never do anything less. But facing one's wife was a different matter. That was something he was very hesitant to do. Nor was he afraid to admit as much, and he doubted that any man would be.
~ James L. Nelson
It's also hard to trust yourself when you know you're that person that might run out the door.
~ James Lapine
You tried to stick your cock in his mouth." "I panicked. I thought it might be my only chance.
~ James Lear
animal in the sitter (a tendency that
~ Donna Tartt
Se penso, se mi figuro d'aver perso quest'occasione per paura o per comodo o per qualunque altro motivo, mi vengono i brividi.
~ Donna Tartt
I should hesitate to attribute anything to him at the moment, even principles,' said Lord Culter, smiling. 'But you are free to try.
~ Dorothy Dunnett
Having not said anything the first time, it was somehow even more difficult to broach the subject the second time around.
~ Douglas Adams
He wondered if it was safe to grin. Very slowly and carefully, he grinned. It was safe.
~ Douglas Adams
I have been listening," said Arthur, "but I'm not sure it's helped.
~ Douglas Adams
In the years since then, Richard had run into Dirk from time to time and had usually been greeted with that kind of guarded half smile that wants to know if you think it owes you money before it blossoms into one that hopes you will lend it some.
~ Douglas Adams
Arthur paused, warily. "You going to ask
~ Douglas Adams