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The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.
Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.
Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate read more
Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins.
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.
No one loves the man whom he fears.
No one loves the man whom he fears.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
Hope is ambiguous, but fear is precise.
Hope is ambiguous, but fear is precise.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
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.]
