I came to believe it not true that "the coward dies a thousand deaths, the brave man only one." I read more

I came to believe it not true that "the coward dies a thousand deaths, the brave man only one." I think it is the other way around: It is the brave who die a thousand deaths. For it is imagination, and not just conscience, which doth make cowards of us all. Those who do not know fear are not truly brave.

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.]

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.

Since love and fear can hardly coexist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be read more

Since love and fear can hardly coexist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved.

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.

Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.

His fear was greater than his haste:
For fear, though fleeter than the wind,
Believes 'tis always read more

His fear was greater than his haste:
For fear, though fleeter than the wind,
Believes 'tis always left behind.

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.

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.]