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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.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
Fear always springs from ignorance.
Fear always springs from ignorance.
To acknowledge the presence of fear is to give birth to failure.
To acknowledge the presence of fear is to give birth to failure.
I am frightened at seeing all the footprints directed towards thy
den, and none returning.
[Lat., Quia ne read more
I am frightened at seeing all the footprints directed towards thy
den, and none returning.
[Lat., Quia ne vestigia terrent
Omnia te adversum spectantia, nulla retrosum.]
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.