Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.
It is safer to be feared than loved.
It is far safer to be feared than loved.
If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.
Hatreds not vowed and concealed are to be feared more than those openly declared.