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There was more courage in bearing trouble than in escaping…

“There was more courage in bearing trouble than in escaping from it; the brave and the energetic cling to hope, even in spite of fortune; the cowardly and the indolent are hurried by their fears,' said Plotius Firmus, Roman Praetorian Guard.” quote by Tacitus
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“There was more courage in bearing trouble than in escaping from it; the brave and the energetic cling to hope, even in spite of fortune; the cowardly and the indolent are hurried by their fears,' said Plotius Firmus, Roman Praetorian Guard.”

Tacitus

About This Quote

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

Courage lies in confronting hardship, while hope sustains the brave despite fate; fear drives the cowardly.

In simple terms: Courage is facing trouble, hope sustains.

Key Takeaway

Embrace challenges and keep hope alive.

Themes

courage hope fear fortune

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • military leadership
  • personal adversity
  • public service

Key Concepts

ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your hope in hardship?
  • How do you resist fear’s pull?
A Different Perspective

Hope can be fragile when fortunes worsen.

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