"Boldness is a mask for fear, however great." ― John Dryden Topic(s): Great More From John Dryden "Self-defence is Nature’s eldest law." "War is the trade of Kings." "Repentance is but want of power to sin." More In Great "My work is not great, but it’s respectable."― Maurice Sendak "A great book provides escapism for me. The artistry and the creativity in a story are better than any drugs."― Wentworth Miller "To walk around with an ego is a bad thing. To have confidence in yourself is a great thing."― Fred Durst