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“In my case, I was kicked off the SNP frontbench for speaking up for women's rights and for lesbian rights. And I've also received rape and death threats, as is a matter of public record. I've had no public support from my political party, despite those rape and death threats. So, I think many parliamentarians are just trying to keep out of this debate because they’re afraid to speak up.”
Joanna Cherry (born 1966) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted by Lewis McKenzie "Cherry: 'No public support from SNP despite rape and death threats'" STV (22 December 2022)
“As I grew older, I started to wonder if that was it, if that was just luck. For so many years, I was afraid I had nothing more to offer. No matter what I did, I would never surpass what I achieved as a kid.”
Ke Huy Quan (born 1971) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ke Huy Quan tears up during his Golden Globes acceptance speech" in Today (11 January 2023)
“Are you afraid?" [she] curled up to [him]. "Yes." He held her hand. Such comfort in the flesh. Then he turned toward her, grateful for her presence, and held her, and because the desire for life goes on under all circumstances, they made love. (p230)”
Linda Hogan (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He had kept the university library as a reserve for the future. He had even taught the children to respect it. Yes, he had even, he was afraid, put a kind of taboo upon it. In fact, not only here but everywhere, he had always tried to impress the children with an almost mystical value of books. Still he kept the symbol of the burning of the books as one of the worst things that men could do.”
George R. Stewart (1895–1980) said by 1980 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As for the source question, you know, I’ve been doing this so long.... you know, I’m lucky. I’ve had, for 20 or 30 or 40 years, people inside who not only are faithful to what they’re doing, but also are not afraid to be critical of it. And so, that’s the kind of source that, you know, reporters dream about. And I’ve had people like that for forever. And I still do.”
Seymour Hersh (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What’s courageous about telling the truth? Our job isn’t to be afraid. And sometimes it gets ugly. There have been times in my life, when — you know, I don’t talk about it. Threats aren’t made to people like me; they’re made to children of people like me. There’s been awful stuff. But you don’t worry about it — you can’t. You have to just do what you do.”
Seymour Hersh (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Many women were simply afraid to establish their right to equal enjoyment, seeing the sexual act as being primarily for the man's benefit, and any pleasure that the woman got as an added extra.”
Anne Koedt (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You actually don’t have to lie about what kind of country it is, that there’s a maturity that’s implied in being able to enter discussions and studies about your history, that we need to see more of, especially in terms of our leaders, who seem very afraid to enter a period where we actually talk about these things.”
Bernice Johnson Reagon (1942–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I smoke a lot, yes. The proverbial Turk could take a punt on it. Et alors? I am not afraid of dying. If I have to, I have to.”
Jean-Pierre Van Rossem (1945–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am no longer afraid of death. A longing for death even arises. Still, I would like to be able to say before the end of the year: enough is enough.”
Jean-Pierre Van Rossem (1945–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To the faithful of the Mentawai Islands, I say: this is a disaster that has devastated your lives, but do not be discouraged! Now is not the time to ask ourselves how and why, but we extend our heart and hands to God, with faith and prayer. Do not be afraid, but be ready to hope that the Lord and our brothers are close to you in your suffering.”
Martinus Dogma Situmorang (1946–2019) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tsunami in Sumatra, Bishop says “Catholic villages are the hardest hit” (28 October 2010) Fides News Agency
“I have been publicly declared a racist because I drove around a protest to work. I am afraid of being attacked by people of this certain movement who happen to compare my people (Jewish people) to termites.”
Daniel Perry wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Many scientists are still ashamed of using the . Just as the friends of were afraid of using the name , the opponents of the anthropic principle often say that they do not want to use the 'A' in their research.”
Andrei Linde (born 1948) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (2007). Chapter 8. "The inflationary multiverse". In: Bernard Carr (ed.), Universe or Multiverse? (pp. 127-150). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (quote from p. 128)
“I would advise that women remain aware of gender stereotypes and the implicit bias that this produces—in others and in themselves. They should not be afraid to debate and question issues of diversity within and beyond the classroom.”
Dianne Bevelander (1959–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The double jeopardy of being black and female in a racist and sexist society may well make one less afraid of the sanctions against success. A non-subservient black woman is by definition a transgressive; she is the ultimate outsider.”
Mamphela Ramphele (born 1947) first seen 1996 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: LibQuotes reproducing a quotation from Across Boundaries (1996) by Mamphela Aletta Ramphele.
“Success will come easier and faster as a young scientist if you are confident about your abilities, are not afraid to step out of your comfort zone, seek out a mentor, and collaborate on projects. This will improve the likelihood of obtaining competitive funding, and increasing research and publication productivity.”
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe (born 1962) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Francisca give advice to young scientists in 2018.
“In some rural areas, parents withdraw girls from schools when they reach a certain age because they are afraid they will have to have relations with teachers.”
Oluwayemisi Oluremi Obilade (born 1958) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Prof Oluremi speak on withdrawal of girls in rural areas in 2007.
“Don’t be afraid to love. If you love, you’ll never truly be alone.”
“The importance of the media requires the Church to respond to the challenge of proclaiming the Gospel. Despite the limitations and risks of preaching the Gospel through the media, the Church must not be afraid. Without a presence in the media, we run the risk of being absent from the world, In the meantime, this world always needs the Good News.”
Jean-Claude Turcotte (1936–2015) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Intervention of His Eminence, Cardinal Jean-Claude TURCOTTE, Archbishop of Montréal (1997) Holy See Press Office
“Many women were afraid to report abuse,”
Xoliswa Mtose wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[N]othing has been a greater instigator of antisemitism than the self-proclaimed Jewish state itself... Until we deal with that, until that is acknowledged, then racism, I'm afraid, will be with us.”
“Every man today is afraid he's firing blanks; it's becoming very much harder for humans to reproduce. According to Danish research, we now have the sperm count of a hamster.”
Zac Goldsmith (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If people don’t go to jail for this, the American people should just stand up and say, ‘Listen, enough’s enough, let’s don’t have elections anymore. I wish there was a special investigation into the voter fraud, but it was outrageous what happened, but nobody wanted to look into it because they were afraid they were going to be called out. But it is what it is. I hate that it happened.”
Tommy Tuberville (born 1954) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Reacting to the Durham Report on John Bachman Now on Newsmax, May. 16, 2023 ( }
“Like that stupid woman writing in the IHT and warning against a fascist takeover of Greece; no such luck, I'm afraid.”
Taki Theodoracopulos (born 1936) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My courage has always been music, I had to start my music career from the zero level because there were no known people in the industry. But I was never really afraid. The love of music alone did not show any hardships. The only thing in my mind is to add life to the director’s vision through music.”
P. V. R. Raja (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Honesty isn’t betrayal; it’s courage. Stop sugarcoating your experiences and allow the truth to free you. People often misrepresent their relationships and experiences because they’re too afraid to admit what’s true. But denial will keep you from breaking free from your past.”
Nedra Glover Tawwab wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In all frankness, I was hoping that the choice would not fall on me. What the Pope wants, you cannot refuse. It is quite frightening, and the only reason that I'm not too afraid is that when God calls he also helps, and I know that because I have noticed that in my life already.”
Charles Morerod (born 1961) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Switzerland’s newest bishop ready to evangelize (13 December 2011) Catholic News Agency
“Risk just for risk, I’m not interested. If you create something artificial, it’s not good. People are so afraid of simplicity, but it works.”
Marina Abramović (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Patience is important, take time with your craft and don’t be afraid to start over and over again if you are not satisfied with what you’ve written. It’s important to balance the external pressure so you don’t end up rushing yourself.”
Katlego Ntirang first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Dato Seiko serenades fans with “Grace Effect”, by Cedric Swanka (December 16, 2020). Retrieved November 04, 2023.
“I think that it is important that women grab the opportunities that are there. Young women must stay at school much longer. They must delay having children until they can afford to have and look after them. They must be assertive and not be afraid to talk and to engage, because this world belongs to them just as much as it belongs to men.”
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (born 1955) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka by UN News Services. March 7, 2014. Retrieved 9/11/2023.
“Now in all this, if somebody wants to become a Rambo and claims that he alone in a span of two days during a trip of disaster tourism brought out 15,000 people, I am afraid for the lack of a better word, it just reflects rank opportunism and sheer desperation to try and politicise and even milk a tragedy for political reasons.”
Manish Tewari (born 1965) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the government's evacuation efforts during the 2013 North India floods, as quoted in {{cite news|title=Narendra Modi wants to become a Rambo, his claims on flood relief shows 'rank opportunism': Manish Tewari
“Believe in themselves, have fun, and don’t be afraid to do what they want to do.”
Debinha (born 1991) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Starting XI Questions: Debinha by Courage Country. October 18, 2019. Retrieved 14/11/2023.
“Left to themselves people grow their hair. Left to themselves they take off their shoes. Left to themselves they make love sleep easily share blankets, dope & children they are not lazy or afraid they plant seeds, they smile, they speak to one another.”
Diane di Prima (1934–2020) said by 2020 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Before the race I was afraid of the others with better times, but soon I realized that they were not running fast today, I picked up the speed and they would not follow. At that point I was already sure that I would win because I practiced very hard.”
Fatuma Roba (born 1973) first seen 1996 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Roba spoke on her fears during races in 1996.
“These are real experiences and this is a very real issue that affects people on a very personal level. Not being afraid to show that vulnerability has been really, really instrumental in getting the coverage that we did.”
Anjali Sharma (born 2004) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Meet International award-winning Teen Climate Activist, Anjali Sharma. By Erika Menezes, July 21, 2022. Australian South Asian Centre. Retrieved: November 23 2023.
“When I’m free soloing, I feel O.K. I always have a big safety margin, I’m not struggling. You feel quite powerful and calm. If I ever felt afraid, I wouldn’t go. I don’t like to bet. That goes for everything. I don’t run after luck. With my publishing company, it’s exactly the same. I go step by step and build something.”
Catherine Destivelle (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think when you leave an open life where there is really no big secret or big scandal that you are afraid will be exposed to the public and will destroy your image, I think you can sleep easier at night”
Jemima Osunde (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It blows my mind how much we have not embraced technology, and part of that is because many of our electeds are afraid. Anything technology they think, ‘Oh it’s a boogeyman. It’s Big Brother watching you,’...No, Big Brother is protecting you.”
Eric Adams (born 1960) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: December 2022, during an interview with Politico on the efficacy of increased surveillance
“There is a lot of work still to do, but the important thing is we are enough! Let us not be afraid to build brick by brick, avoid shortcuts, embrace structure, and then we will have a legacy.”
Bose Ogulu wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Don’t be afraid to take that risk. Impossible is nothing.”
Seun Adigun (born 1987) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Henry Young, From wooden sleds in a Texas garage to the Winter Olympics for Nigeria, CNN Sports, December 29, 2017.
“Sometimes I am afraid of you more than of loneliness. (from Psycho, n. 2)”
Samuele Bersani (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“women are not afraid to admit their weaknesses: we always play with our cards exposed.”
Grazia Verasani (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our Jewish community is afraid. Our Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian communities feel unseen and unheard. I condemn the death threats and doxing that many at Penn are experiencing based only on their identity, their affiliations, or their views of the suffering in this war.”
Liz Magill (born 1966) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As cited in "President Liz Magill's Remarks at the Stated Meeting of the Trustees", University of Pennsylvania Office of the President (November 3, 2023) and "Penn president responds to backlash over testimony on antise…
“The Church is with you in spite of all the vulnerable situations in which it is entrapped. We are with you and we wish to learn your life and enthusiasm and don't be afraid of your faith.”
Joseph Pamplany (born 1969) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop Pamplany to youth: we wish to learn your life (11 October 2018) Vatican Newss
“God is merciful with those who are afraid of offending him, and stays out of danger, and not with those who go to theatres, competitions, conversations and entertainment with the excuse that "I don't go there to do harm, only to recreate myself from my occupations and toils"; not reflecting that those who love danger will die from it. (letter 31)”
Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (1838–1862) said by 1862 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Even at school they knew it. Whenever something happened, I would be among the first to come out, even when others who were stronger than me were afraid.”
Aline Gahongayire (born 1986) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Aline Gahongayire's dream was to become the bodyguard of the First LadyKigaliToday(February 6, 2019 )
“This may sound stupid, but I'm afraid I'll die before paying off the entire mortgage.”
Roberto Calderoli (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Someone once told me that if I wanted to find a husband, I should spend less time in Rwanda because Rwandan men avoid me or are afraid of me.”
Sherrie Silver (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: When I see a handsome young man, I immediately walk away” — Sherrie Silver responds to a question about marriage.InyaRwanda(September 08,2026)
“As a young person who wants to go into development work you must not be afraid of taking risk, but calculated risk not suicidal ones.”
Josephine Effah-Chukwuma (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My talent was first discovered at a school athletics day a year after I arrived Norway. We had different events such as sprint, long jump and high jump. I was the fastest girl, and the guys were afraid to run against me, so, I ended up running by myself, but with the best times of all children. The teachers encouraged me after that to take up athletics.”
Ezinne Okparaebo (born 1988) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christian Okpara, Okparaebo inspires girl-child with free training, equipment, The Guardian, 28 February 2019.