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It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.
Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.
The clouds dispell'd, the sky resum'd her light,
And Nature stood recover'd of her fright.
But fear, read more
The clouds dispell'd, the sky resum'd her light,
And Nature stood recover'd of her fright.
But fear, the last of ills, remain'd behind,
And horrow heavy sat on every mind.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
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.
Fear is the passion of slaves.
Fear is the passion of slaves.