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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.
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.
Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.
Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.
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.
The brave man is not he who feels no fear,
For that were stupid and irrational;
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The brave man is not he who feels no fear,
For that were stupid and irrational;
But he, whose noble soul its fear subdues,
And bravely dares the danger nature shrinks from.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
A fool boasts of those who fear him; a wise man's pride is those who respect him.
A fool boasts of those who fear him; a wise man's pride is those who respect him.
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.
Most people have a harder time letting themselves love than finding someone to love them.
Most people have a harder time letting themselves love than finding someone to love them.
