A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies

A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies

It is the coward who fawns upon those above him. It is the coward who is insolent whenever he dares read more

It is the coward who fawns upon those above him. It is the coward who is insolent whenever he dares be so.

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

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

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

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.

A cowardly cur barks more fiercely than it bites.

A cowardly cur barks more fiercely than it bites.

There are several good protections against temptation, but the surest is cowardice.

There are several good protections against temptation, but the surest is cowardice.

Faint heart ne'er won fair lady.

Faint heart ne'er won fair lady.

One who is in a perilous emergency thinks with his legs.

One who is in a perilous emergency thinks with his legs.