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Christian Nestell Bovee

Good men have the fewest fears. He has but one great fear who fears to do wrong he has a thousand who has overcome it.

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People who are truly good only worry about making mistakes or doing something wrong, which is their main concern. In contrast, those who no longer fear doing wrong end up having many other fears instead.

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