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.

If you worried about falling off the bike, you'd never get on.

If you worried about falling off the bike, you'd never get on.

Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.

Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.

Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.

Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.

The fears of one class of men are not the measure of the rights
of another.

The fears of one class of men are not the measure of the rights
of another.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Fear is the passion of slaves.

Fear is the passion of slaves.

Every man is afraid of something. That's how you know he's in love with you; when he is afraid of read more

Every man is afraid of something. That's how you know he's in love with you; when he is afraid of losing you.

The fear o' hell's the hangman's whip
To laud the wretch in order;
But where ye feel read more

The fear o' hell's the hangman's whip
To laud the wretch in order;
But where ye feel your honor grip,
Let that aye be your border.