Fear is the mother of all progress. - Mel Brooks

"Fear is the mother of all progress."

Mel Brooks Fear

Comedy Writer Director American Born 1926 (age 100)

More from Mel Brooks

"Life is too short to be serious all the time. If you can't laugh at yourself, call me – I'll laugh at you."

"Always look on the bright side of life."

"The secret to success is surrounding yourself with people smarter than you are."

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."