Cowardice ... is almost always simply a lack of ability to suspend the functioning of the imagination.

Cowardice ... is almost always simply a lack of ability to suspend the functioning of the imagination.

Cowards are cruel, but the brave
Love mercy, and delight to save.

Cowards are cruel, but the brave
Love mercy, and delight to save.

Strength is Happiness. Strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness. When you wage a struggle, read more

Strength is Happiness. Strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness. When you wage a struggle, you might win or you might lose. But regardless of the short-term outcome, the very fact of your continuing to struggle is proof of your victory as a human being.

Cowards die many times before their deaths;The valiant never taste of death but once.

Cowards die many times before their deaths;The valiant never taste of death but once.

It is better to be killed than frightened to death.

It is better to be killed than frightened to death.

E'en a crow o' th' same nest; not altogether so great as the
first in goodness, but greater a read more

E'en a crow o' th' same nest; not altogether so great as the
first in goodness, but greater a great deal in evil. He excels
his brother for a coward, yet his brother is reputed one of the
best that is. In a retreat he outruns any lackey; marry, in
coming on he has the cramp.

A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit.

A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

Thou art a cat, and a rat, and a coward.

Thou art a cat, and a rat, and a coward.