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A fool boasts of those who fear him; a wise man's pride is those who respect him.
A fool boasts of those who fear him; a wise man's pride is those who respect him.
Some people are brave, others are just too stupid to be afraid.
Some people are brave, others are just too stupid to be afraid.
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.
Fear always springs from ignorance.
Fear always springs from ignorance.
Hope is ambiguous, but fear is precise.
Hope is ambiguous, but fear is precise.
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.
There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.
There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.
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.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.