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Quote of Publilius Syrus - Audacity augments courage; hesitation, fear....


Biography - Publilius Syrus:

Latin writer *Approximate years of birth and death.
Born: -85 - Died: -43
Period:
1st century BC
Place of birth: Syria
Syria

Audacity augments courage; hesitation, fear.



Translation

Translation

(French, Latin, German)



French
Le courage croît en osant, et la peur en hésitant.

Latin
Audendo virtus crescit, tardando timor.

German
Durch Mut wächst Tapferkeit durch Zögern Furcht.




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Quotes for: fear


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Quotes

Publilius Syrus also said...


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