If you define cowardice as running away at the first sign of danger, screaming and tripping and begging for mercy, read more

If you define cowardice as running away at the first sign of danger, screaming and tripping and begging for mercy, then yes, Mr. Brave man, I guess I'm a coward.

The cowards never started -- and the weak died along the way.

The cowards never started -- and the weak died along the way.

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.

Dishonesty, cowardice and duplicity are never impulsive.

Dishonesty, cowardice and duplicity are never impulsive.

To be one's self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to read more

To be one's self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformity.

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.

Fear has its use but cowardice has none.

Fear has its use but cowardice has none.

Faint heart ne'er won fair lady.

Faint heart ne'er won fair lady.

It is better to be a coward for a minute than dead for the rest of your life

It is better to be a coward for a minute than dead for the rest of your life