Subject: Emotions » Fear

I read somewhere that men’s biggest fear is that women will laugh at them. And women’s biggest fear is that men will kill them… kind of different stakes that we’re working with.

(1978 – ) American stand-up comedian, actress & writer

True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.

(1922 – 2007) American novelist

It's not that I'm afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president

As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

One has fear in front of a goat, in back of a mule, and on every side of a fool.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

Ernie Irvan could go bear hunting with a switch. He ain't never afraid.

American auto racer

There’s nothing to fear but life itself.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor

I moved to New York for my health; I’m paranoid, and New York was the only place where my fears were justified.

What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

I’m afraid of sharks – but only in a water situation.

(1973 – ) American comedian

Even snakes are afraid of snakes.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

We have nothing to fear but fear itself… and of course the boogieman.

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

I don’t fear death, but I sure don’t like those three-footers for par.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

If I weren’t earning $3 million a year to dunk a basketball, most people in the street would run in the other direction if they saw me coming.

(1963 – ) American professional basketball player & sports personality

Airline travel is hours of boredom interrupted by moments of stark terror.

disc jockey, screenwriter & humorist

There are moments when everything goes well, but don’t be frightened.

(1864 – 1910) French author

Whatever happened to the good old days when kids was scared to death of their parents?

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

If you are afraid of loneliness, don't marry.

(1860 – 1904) Russian short-story writer, playwright & physician

A lot of people are afraid of heights, but not me… I'm afraid of widths.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

I used to be afraid of relationships; someone would ask me out and I'd say, 'Just take my purse, don't hurt me!'

(1970 – ) American stand-up comedian & voice actor