You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.

You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.

Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.

Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.

Fear is the passion of slaves.

Fear is the passion of slaves.

Fear is an ague, that forsakes
And haunts, by fits, those whom it takes;
And they'll opine read more

Fear is an ague, that forsakes
And haunts, by fits, those whom it takes;
And they'll opine they feel the pain
And blows they felt, to-day, again.

In extreme danger fear feels no pity.
[Lat., In summo periculo timor miericordiam non recipit.]

In extreme danger fear feels no pity.
[Lat., In summo periculo timor miericordiam non recipit.]

An aching tooth is better out than in,
To lose a rotten member is a gain.

An aching tooth is better out than in,
To lose a rotten member is a gain.

Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.

Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

Fear of failure must never be a reason not to try something.

Fear of failure must never be a reason not to try something.