Who said “Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it: He that fears otherwise, gives…”?

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Francis Quarles. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceEnchiridion (1640)

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APA

Quarles, F. (n.d.). Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it: He that fears otherwise, gives advantage to the danger. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4185-let-the-fear-of-a-danger-be-a/

MLA

Quarles, Francis. “Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it: He that fears otherwise, gives advantage to the danger.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4185-let-the-fear-of-a-danger-be-a/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Quarles, Francis. “Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it: He that fears otherwise, gives advantage to the danger.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4185-let-the-fear-of-a-danger-be-a/.