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I am frightened at seeing all the footprints directed towards thy
den, and none returning.
[Lat., Quia ne read more
I am frightened at seeing all the footprints directed towards thy
den, and none returning.
[Lat., Quia ne vestigia terrent
Omnia te adversum spectantia, nulla retrosum.]
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.
Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
He had a feeling that the answer was quite different and that he ought to know it, but he could read more
He had a feeling that the answer was quite different and that he ought to know it, but he could not think of it. He began to get frightened, and that is bad for thinking.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of
God.
Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of
God.