Fear is the main source of superstition and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.

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Of all forms of caution caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.

Of all forms of caution caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

To fear love is to fear life and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

To fear love is to fear life and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

Drunkenness is temporary suicide.

Drunkenness is temporary suicide.

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