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    Like one, that on a lonesome road
    Doth walk in fear and dread,
    And having once turned round, walks on,
    And turns no more his head;
    Because he knows a frightful fiend
    Doth close behind him tread.

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Fear is the parent of cruelty.

Fear is the parent of cruelty.

by James Anthony Froude Found in: Fear Quotes,
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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.

by Robert Burns Found in: Fear Quotes,
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Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

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

by Napoleon Bonaparte Found in: Fear Quotes,
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We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men read more

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.

by Plato Found in: Fear Quotes,
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Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.
[Lat., Timor non est diuturnus magister officii.]

Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.
[Lat., Timor non est diuturnus magister officii.]

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You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the
means he uses to frighten you.

You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the
means he uses to frighten you.

by James Anthony Froude Found in: Fear Quotes,
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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.

by Rosanne Cash Found in: Fear Quotes, Loss Quotes,
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The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

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It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.

It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.

by Winston Churchill Found in: Fear Quotes,
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