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Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not, gives advantage to the danger.
Francis Quarles
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— Francis Quarles

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Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not, gives advantage to the danger. — Francis Quarles

About Francis Quarles

Francis Quarles was a Poet from Kingdom of England (1592–1644).

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Who said "Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not, gives advant…"?
This quote is attributed to Francis Quarles, a Poet from Kingdom of England.
When did Francis Quarles live?
Francis Quarles lived from 1592 – 1644.