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Famous quotes containing the word frighten:

    God has given such brave soldiers to this Crown that, if they do not frighten our neighbours, at least they prevent us from being frightened by them.
    Elizabeth I (1533–1603)

    I know you’re here.... What’s wrong? Are you afraid to speak up? Is that all you’re good for, to frighten women? Well, I’m not afraid of you. Whoever heard of a cowardly ghost?
    Philip Dunne (1908–1992)