My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom. 586
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. 890
Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity. 682
If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes. 670
“In this business, by the time you realize you’re in trouble, it’s too late to save yourself. Unless you’re running scared all the time, you’re gone.” 720
“Apprehension, uncertainty, waiting, expectation, fear of surprise, do a patient more harm than any exertion” 639
“The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no 668
