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Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated.
Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated.
There are at least two kinds of cowards. One kind always lives with himself, afraid to face the world. The read more
There are at least two kinds of cowards. One kind always lives with himself, afraid to face the world. The other kind lives with the world, afraid to face himself.
A coward boasting of his courage may deceive strangers, but he is
a laughing-stock to those who know him.
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A coward boasting of his courage may deceive strangers, but he is
a laughing-stock to those who know him.
[Lat., Virtutis expers verbis jactans gloriam
Ignotos fallit, notis est derisui.]
Cowards do not count in battle; they are there, but not in it.
Cowards do not count in battle; they are there, but not in it.
To wish for death is a coward's part.
[Lat., Timidi est optare necem.]
To wish for death is a coward's part.
[Lat., Timidi est optare necem.]
The coward never on himself relies,
But to an equal for assistance flies.
The coward never on himself relies,
But to an equal for assistance flies.
Cowards are cruel, but the brave
Love mercy, and delight to save.
Cowards are cruel, but the brave
Love mercy, and delight to save.
Men lie, who lack courage to tell truth--the cowards!
Men lie, who lack courage to tell truth--the cowards!
When all the blandishments of life are gone,
The coward sneaks to death, the brave live on.
When all the blandishments of life are gone,
The coward sneaks to death, the brave live on.
