The greatest failure is the failure to try.
To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.
You can't be paralyzed by fear of failure or you will never push yourself.
The only wrong thing, perhaps, is permanently hesitating on the verge of courage.
Fear of trying causes paralysis. Trying causes only trembling and sweating.
As many people die from an excess of timidity as from bravery.
speculation is carried on in safety, but, when it comes to action, fear causes failure.
Inaction and indecision in the present is because of fear of consequences of the future.
An individual dies ... when, instead of taking risks and hurling himself toward being, he cowers within, and takes refuge there.
The thing that cowardice fears most is decision
It is sometimes a mistake to climb; it is always a mistake never even to make the attempt.
I knew someone had to take the first step. So I made up my mind not to move.