Michael Keaton Quotes

I'd rather attempt something I'm not sure I can do.

Do what is beyond your strength even should you fail sometimes.

Finite to fail, but infinite to venture.

I wanted something different; I wanted something that challenged me and that pushed me further. Then this idea of climbing Mount Everest came to my mind. It stuck in my head for days. Someone told me I couldn't do it, and that really annoyed me.

Go ahead, work hard and never be afraid to try something. Even if you don't make it, at least you can say you tried.

It's the uncertainty, the challenge and the willingness to put it all on the line that draws a lot of people to climb mountains. That can also apply to a lot of other challenges in life, whether it's running for office, starting a family, going to grad school or taking all of your cash and assets and starting a business.

Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition - in having put forth the best within you.

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.

I'm always looking for a new thing that really terrifies me that I think I can't do it and accomplish that.

Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.

If I'm doing something I know I can pull off, then that's not the book I should be writing.

Daring is doing. Daring is asking something outrageous despite your chances of failure and rejection. Daring is going out on a limb by believing in something that no one else understands, and if all fails, daring is trying again.

I'm not afraid to fail - at all.

If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

I take on daunting tasks.

I have always liked a challenge.

In order to achieve anything you must be brave enough to fail.

I've never been afraid to fail.

I like a challenge.

When people say 'that's risky,' or when the odds are not in my favor, I'm more motivated than ever.

I've always loved a challenge.

Jump into the middle of things, get your hands dirty, fall flat on your face, and then reach for the stars.

It's important to set challenges that you're not sure you're equal to.

My Antarctic expedition is just about doable, just feasible and that's what is exciting to me. If I knew it was possible, if I knew I could do it without too much bother, I wouldn't be interested.

Never let inexperience get in the way of ambition.