Famous Quotes & Sayings

Michael Dell

Don't be afraid or run away from technology,

Don't be afraid of polyester. It's not like polyester used to be. Today, polyester breathes. It's not hot.

Don't be afraid of horizontal stripes. They're always going to be a big fashion statement. It's all about wearing them for your body type.

Colm Toibin

The next time I write a play - in order to get audience trust for a particular sort of tragic line, I'll try to bring the audience a good distance before that. Part of that is allowing comic moments to occur. I had been afraid of that - that once the audience started laughing in the play, they would never stop.

You tell me that people are afraid to come to the South Side and I'll tell you it's because people are black down there. It's not fair. It's safe. We can go drinking if you want and you won't get beat up.

Gene Simmons

The notion is that if you want to welcome me with open arms, I'm afraid you're also going to have to welcome me with open legs.

The blocked shot, right now, is a result of ball pressure. That person on the basketball knowing that they can apply as much pressure as possible to that ball. They're not afraid of getting beat, because they trust the four people behind them.

The biggest hurdle is those that have relevant information may be afraid to come forward, ... PC makers may have a lot of useful information, but if they rely on Microsoft, there may be some reluctance to come forward. Hopefully, this will show the government is serious and those companies will go forward.

Roger McNamee

Stock markets are for long-term investing. I am afraid that too many people were putting their lunch money and their next car payments in the stock market.

Students that come out of this experience are significantly more prepared for a job, and life in general. I am no longer afraid of what lies ahead after school.

Not to be afraid of it. I think they were a little intimidated. It was our first mega-meet. And now these girls, most of them, have done Great American, they've gone to nationals (for indoor and outdoor track). I think they're better able to handle that kind of a meet.

Elizabeth Fry

Take Back the Night' isn't just about domestic violence, 'Take Back the Night' is also about being safe going back to your car safety, child's safety, women' safety, men's safety - it's just about not being afraid to be out in the evening. It's for everybody not just women and children, it's for everybody.

Taylor County is a good match-up for us, a team that we are not afraid of playing against. We lost a tough game to them when we made only 17 of 33 free throws, but we have beaten them two out of three times.

It's clear the Clintons and their attack dogs and their surrogates are already stooping to throwing mud, which is not much of a shock. They are very much afraid of Jeanine.

There was a real chance that the rescue attempt could have succeeded, but these type of mammals are very prone to the effects of stress and I'm afraid it all became too much.

There was a need to reinforce that we needed to stay aggressive. We were aggressive in the Terrell Owens thing, and you don't want that to slow you down when the next situation shows up. Our belief is that teams that have significant success are those that aren't afraid of making mistakes or taking chances.

These people were not afraid to use their voice and speak for the people. Marley was a global force because he used his voice and never held back. That is the same message in the 'Risse' lyrics.

These then are my last words to you. Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

Andy Lee

I want to make it clear to those immigrants who are here illegally, we're not going to go around to factories (or elsewhere) asking for your cards. I don't want an immigrant here illegally violated by a (criminal) act of someone else, afraid to call the local law enforcement agencies for help. We will not deport you. We will go after the person who did the crime.

Maggie Stiefvater

Once upon a time, I was very shy and you wouldn't even see me in a room. Then, when I was 16, I made the conscious decision to not be afraid of anything - this was about the time I picked up the bagpipes too - and my life pretty much changed forever.

Mickey Rivers

Once he gets in and just plays natural, be himself, he's going to do great. I like this guy. He's not afraid of anything, and that's how you have to be.

Cesar Chavez

Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future is ours.

Richard Bach

Anyone desperate enough for suicide...should be desperate enough to go to creative extremes to solve problems: elope at midnight, stow away on the boat to New Zealand and start over, do what they always wanted to do but were afraid to try.

Roberto Benigni

It's a real love story in an extreme situation, ... I was afraid of only one thing. I was afraid to offend the memory of survivors on Jewish people, which I respect so much.

Frank Thomas

I totally forgot but that's a good sign. I could go a couple more days (in the minor league camp) and then not be afraid to do it. I'm not experiencing any pain, only a little soreness from running.

For example, most people are afraid of success instead of failure and that's because they don't think they deserve it.

Bob Hill

I'm firm, but fair. I think one of my weaknesses is I'll harbor my feelings for a while and then all at once ... let it go. I'm not proud of that necessarily. ... I'm not afraid of confrontation at all. I don't like to confront players, but I will if I have to.

Claire McCaskill

I just want to make sure that they feel comfortable that I am ready to take these folks on, that I am ready to be on their side, that I can do this. And that means listening to them and reassuring them that I'm not going to be afraid to say no to anybody in my party, anybody in the Republican Party or any lobbyist.

Denholm Elliott

I like actors - such as Margaret Rutherford and Peter Lorre - who aren't afraid to over-act like real people. When I take a job, I can always come up with ten different ways of doing the part. But I'll always choose the flashiest one. You've got to dress the window a bit.

Tom DeLay

I know you want to write the story that the members are afraid of this issue. Far be it from the fact.

I learned my lesson on several 'swing for the fences' deals, ... I'm not afraid to step up to the plate and take a big risk, but I don't want the whole thing to be driven by hype. People who hit a lot of home runs also strike out a lot.

I have some decisions to make but I'm not afraid to make big decisions.

Derek King

I made sure he was asleep. I got the bat, and I hit him over the head. I hit him once and I heard him moan. I was afraid that he might wake up and see us, so I just kept on hitting him -- somewhere around 10 times.