Evil has been my nature; shall I not have cause to fear that... - Arthur Dimmesdale

This quote is attributed to Arthur Dimmesdale.

"Evil has been my nature; shall I not have cause to fear that evil will be my destiny?"

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"We are all sinners, Hester. We are all sinners."

"Be true! Be true! Be true!"

"Believe me, Hester, there are none so agonized with inward torment."

"Thou knowest—thou hast long known it—that I am no evil man."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."