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The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
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.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
Fear is the parent of cruelty.
Fear is the parent of cruelty.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter.
 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.