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Saint Francis de Sales Quotes: Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.
         

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.


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This page presents the quote "Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.". Author of this quote is Saint Francis de Sales. This quote is about men, affection, love, one love, fear,.