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faint heart never won fair lady

FAYNT HART NEV-er WUN FAIR LAY-dee

feɪnt hɑːrt ˈnɛvər wʌn fɛər ˈleɪdi

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faintheartneverwonfairlady

Dictionary meaning

timid people do not achieve great things; boldness and courage are necessary for success

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