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.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.

It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.

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.

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.]

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.]

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.

Since love and fear can hardly coexist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be read more

Since love and fear can hardly coexist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved.

Hope is ambiguous, but fear is precise.

Hope is ambiguous, but fear is precise.