Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain whether of our worth or worthlessness we are almost impervious to fear.

William Congreve
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  1. You'll grow devilish fat upon this paper-diet!

  2. He who closes his ears to the views of others shows little confidence in the integrity of his own views.

  3. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

  4. In hours of bliss we oft have met: They could not always last; And though the present I regret, I'm grateful for the past.

  5. Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.

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