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Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
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.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
His frown was full of terror, and his voice
Shook the delinquent with such fits of awe
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His frown was full of terror, and his voice
Shook the delinquent with such fits of awe
As left him not, till penitence had won
Lost favor back again, and clos'd the breach.
In extreme danger fear feels no pity.
[Lat., In summo periculo timor miericordiam non recipit.]
In extreme danger fear feels no pity.
[Lat., In summo periculo timor miericordiam non recipit.]
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
His fear was greater than his haste:
For fear, though fleeter than the wind,
Believes 'tis always read more
His fear was greater than his haste:
For fear, though fleeter than the wind,
Believes 'tis always left behind.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
