Terry Pratchett's Right Up My Alley ...

Being Terrified But Going Ahead And Doing What Must Be Done—that's Courage. The One Who Feels No Fear Is A Fool, And The One Who Lets Fear Rule Him Is A Coward.

She Looked Around. "oh, I've Just Got To Hug Somebody! You!" And She Hugged Puck, The Little Ghost Horse. "and You." She Hugged Pook, And Peek, And Even The Nose Of The Moat Monster. "but Not You," She Decided, Encountering The Zombie.

One Day You'll Discover That The Opinions Of Worthless People Are Worthless.

Be What You Are; It Is Better That Way. --dolph

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