“Boredom is… a vital problem for the moralist, since half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.”– Bertrand Russell Related Quotes “Don’t be afraid to grow up, Peter. It’s only a trap if you forget how to fly.”— Jorge Enrique Ponce “I always have the fear that, if I don’t commit 100 percent to my work, then it’s gonna suffer.”– Joaquin Phoenix “I have to face the fear. I have to take control of the situation and find a way to make it less frightening.”— Veronica Roth