F. L. Lucan

Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.

— F. L. Lucan

The two World Wars came in part, like much modern literature and art, because men, whose nature is to tire of everything in turn, tired of common sense and civilization.

— F. L. Lucan

The mere apprehension of a coming evil has put many into a situation of the utmost danger.

— F. L. Lucan

The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.

— F. L. Lucan

Great fear is concealed under daring.

— F. L. Lucan

Nobody ever chooses the already unfortunate as objects of his loyal friendship.

— F. L. Lucan

Might was the measure of right.

— F. L. Lucan

The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.

— F. L. Lucan

I have a wife, I have sons; all these hostages have I given to fortune.

— F. L. Lucan