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There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.
There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome.
[Lat., Crux est si metuas quod vincere nequeas.]
It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome.
[Lat., Crux est si metuas quod vincere nequeas.]
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate read more
Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins.
Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to
negotiate.
Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to
negotiate.
Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
