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An aching tooth is better out than in,
To lose a rotten member is a gain.
An aching tooth is better out than in,
To lose a rotten member is a gain.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
Fear is the passion of slaves.
Fear is the passion of slaves.
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.
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.]
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.
The brave man is not he who feels no fear,
For that were stupid and irrational;
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The brave man is not he who feels no fear,
For that were stupid and irrational;
But he, whose noble soul its fear subdues,
And bravely dares the danger nature shrinks from.
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.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.
