I come from a line of self-motivated, determined folk – not grand, not high society, but no-nonsense, family-minded go-getters.
BEAR GRYLLSAbove all, I feel a quiet pride that for the rest of my days I can look at myself in the mirror and know that once upon a time I was good enough. Good enough to call myself a member of the SAS. Some things don’t have a price tag.
More Bear Grylls Quotes
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I’m probably going to be the scruffiest Chief Scout you’ve ever had and my health and safety policy is non-existent.
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As a society, we’ve become terrified of failure, but you can’t grow without risking it.
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It’s unresolved conflict in my life that I have a lovely family and a risky job.
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Change the way you use your time, and you change your life.
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A man’s pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.
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Both faith and fear may sail into your harbor, but only allow faith to drop anchor.
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Survival requires us to leave our prejudices at home. It’s about doing whatever it takes – and ultimately those with the biggest heart will win.
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The rewards of the wild and the rewards of the survivor go to those who can dig deep, and, ultimately, to the guy who can stay alive.
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But the wild is unpredictable, stuff does happen, and it’s always when you’re least expecting it.
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One thing I know for sure: it is only by doing what we fear that we can ever truly learn to be brave.
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I’ve eaten sheep’s eyes, the still hot meat from a zebra killed by a lion, and maggots which give you 70 calories to the ounce.
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Sometimes an ember is all we need.
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I think it’s fun running with dogs. They’re always so fit and fast.
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I love Ray Mears. He’s brilliant. He’s so rude about me in the press, it’s outrageous!
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I always wanted to be Robin Hood or John the Baptist when I was growing up.
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