Speech is like cloth of Arras opened and put abroad, whereby the imagery doth appear in figure; whereas in thoughts they lie but as packs.
PlutarchOur senses through ignorance of Reality, falsely tell us that what appears to be, is. FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real
PlutarchTo do an evil action is base; to do a good action without incurring danger is common enough; but it is the part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks every thing.
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