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Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light shining somewhere nearby.
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light shining somewhere nearby.
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.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
He had a feeling that the answer was quite different and that he ought to know it, but he could read more
He had a feeling that the answer was quite different and that he ought to know it, but he could not think of it. He began to get frightened, and that is bad for thinking.
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.
I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be read more
I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
We are not apt to fear for the fearless, when we are companions
in their danger.
We are not apt to fear for the fearless, when we are companions
in their danger.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.