7 proverbs about fear

Discover proverbs about fear through folk wisdom and tradition. Short sayings that convey experiences, values and observations about human life.

Proverb
A burnt child dreads the fire.
hurt
Proverb
Don't cry before you're hurt
cry
Proverb
Conscience makes cowards of us all
conscience
Proverb
Like a cat on hot bricks.
anxiety
Proverb
The man who has once been bitten by a snake fears every piece of rope.
caution
Proverb
he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount

danger
Proverb
There’s safety in numbers,
safety

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