Christian Bale Quotes

The rate at which a person can mature is directly proportional to the embarrassment he can tolerate.

You have to be willing to accept the idea that people may think you're stupid.

I don't think I am fearless. I am just me.

One thing that I am proud of: I am really capable of laughing at myself.

Be humble, be gracious, and make peace with inner fears before stepping out into the limelight and allowing yourself to be subjected to all of humanity.

Once you're able to look like an idiot and be OK with it, it opens up your potential.

I need to be able to face things.

I try to be unafraid of making a fool of myself.

Putting myself out there knowing I can be criticized - it's ironic, but to me, that's the most empowering thing.

I've always been able to laugh at myself.

On the pitch, I can be really fearless. It's all about performing, and I forget about everything else. When I step off, in real life, I can be a different person. I can feel vulnerable sometimes.

The way I approach my insecurities is by making sure I'm the first person laughing at myself.

I think when you get to that point in your life where you're the first to laugh at yourself, you're at the best place of your life.

I realize I never stand out in a room unless I'm feeling balanced, centered and happy. It sounds really corny but it's very, very true.

I'm not afraid of criticism or what somebody may think.

It's murder to doubt yourself in life. It took until I was 45 to get to that point. As hard as it is in your work, it's harder in your life. But it can be done.

I'm not scared to look like a complete fool in front of people. It's just not one of my insecurities.

Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.

I am a woman who enjoys herself very much; sometimes I lose, sometimes I win.

I just want to show off my scar proudly and not be afraid of it.

I always told, Sandra Bullock was my student when she was younger, I always told her it's important that we hold on to our insecurity, the wisdom of insecurity.

I love people who aren't embarrassed. I'm always embarrassed, so it's always astonishing to me when people aren't like that.

I've braved the red carpet when I didn't feel comfortable, and when I look at the pictures, it always shows!

I can live with myself.

Being aware of your fear is smart. Overcoming it is the mark of a successful person.