Timidity is the parent of cruelty. - Patrick Henry

"Timidity is the parent of cruelty."

Patrick Henry Fear

Revolutionary, Orator American 1736–1799

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"Give me liberty, or give me death!"

"I am not a Virginian, but an American."

"The great object of my life is to be useful."

"Bad men cannot make good citizens."

"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."