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“A coward,' he declared with dignity, when he'd stopped coughing and had got his breath back, 'dies a hundred times. A brave man dies but once. But Dame Fortune favours the brave and holds the coward in contempt.' — Dandelion” quote by Andrzej Sapkowski
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““A coward,' he declared with dignity, when he'd stopped coughing and had got his breath back, 'dies a hundred times. A brave man dies but once. But Dame Fortune favours the brave and holds the coward in contempt.' — Dandelion””

Andrzej Sapkowski

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Courage faces death once; cowardice repeats fear, leading to contempt.

In simple terms: Bravery dies once, cowardice dies many times.

Key Takeaway

Choose bravery over fear.

Themes

courage death honor

Mood

tense thoughtful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict
  • personal risk
  • leadership
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

existentialism heroism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is fear justified?
  • Can bravery be reckless?
A Different Perspective

Courage can still lead to loss; fear may protect.

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