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Beside, that the ills which he fears he may suffer, he suffers in the very fear of them.
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Beside, that the ills which he fears he may suffer, he suffers in the very fear of them.
Can there be any man so fearful, that had not rather fall once than hang always in suspense?
Providence treats us like a generous father, and brings us up to labors, toils, and dangers; whereas the indulgence of a fond mother makes us weak and spiritless.
Great men, I say, often rejoice at crosses of fortune just as brave soldiers do at wars.