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His frown was full of terror, and his voice
Shook the delinquent with such fits of awe
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His frown was full of terror, and his voice
Shook the delinquent with such fits of awe
As left him not, till penitence had won
Lost favor back again, and clos'd the breach.
First weigh the considerations, then take the risks.
First weigh the considerations, then take the risks.
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.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
It seems to me that people have vast potential. Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence read more
It seems to me that people have vast potential. Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence or take the risks. Yet most people don't. They sit in front of the telly and treat life as if it goes on forever.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take.
Some people are brave, others are just too stupid to be afraid.
Some people are brave, others are just too stupid to be afraid.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.