I don't fear death so much as I fear its prologues: loneliness, decrepitude, pain, debilitation, depression, senility. After a few years of those, I imagine death presents like a holiday at the beach. Mary Roach beachdeathdebilitation Change image and share on social
I'm a Midwestern girl, born and bred. It's harder for some of us to write about things closer to home. It's not so much a fear of telling the truth but wanting to do it justice. Nancy Pickard bearbreedclose Change image and share on social
Fools rush in where incumbents fear to tread. Norman Ralph Augustine fearfoolincumbent Change image and share on social
I have a theory that you can tell what the head of a company is like by the people who work there. I knew a publishing house that was run on fear and paranoia, and I felt sorry for everyone who worked there. Needless to say, the person at the helm was not known for kindness, warmth, or grace. Jane Green companyfearfelt share on social
Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear. Gabby Douglas courageousfearstrong Change image and share on social
The responses that environmentalists evoke - fear, anxiety, numbness, despair - are not helpful, even if they are understandable. It should be fascinating, even enthralling, to be in the milieu of environmental change. Paul Hawken anxietychangedespair share on social
I still have a fear about going broke. I always think about it. Gerry Harvey breakfear Change image and share on social
Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater. George Washington Carver destroyeventuallyfear Change image and share on social
The constant fear of a performer is to become what is reflected back at you. Linda Ronstadt backconstantfear Change image and share on social
I had no fear of speaking to large audiences. Mitch Kapor audiencefearlarge Change image and share on social