“Don't be afraid of being scared. To be afraid is a sign of common sense. Only complete idiots are not afraid of anything.”

“Don't take too seriously all that the neighbors say. Don't be overawed by what the experts say. Don't be afraid to trust your own common sense.”

Benjamin Spock (1903–1998) American pediatrician and author of Baby and Child Care

“I wasn't afraid of him anymore, because I could smell his fear. You never had to be afraid of anything that was afraid of you.”

Laurell K. Hamilton book Narcissus in Chains

“What's better: to not be afraid or to know that you can handle being afraid?”

Jordan Peterson (1962) Canadian clinical psychologist, cultural critic, and professor of psychology

“I was afraid of being rejected, yes. I was also afraid of being accepted for the wrong reasons.”

Erich Segal book Love Story

“Being afraid you'll look like a coward is the worst reason for doing anything.”

John Irving book The Cider House Rules

“I’m still afraid of being totally honest. I’m more afraid of this than dying.”

Natsuo Kirino book Real World

“Only those who have never known fear are allowed to think less of others for being afraid. Frankly, I think anyone who has never been afraid of anything in their entire life is either a liar or lacks imagination.”

Laurell K. Hamilton (1963) Novelist

“I am completely half afraid to think.”

Flann O'Brien book The Third Policeman

“There's no such thing as not being afraid.”

Robert De Niro (1943) American actor, director and producer