It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close…
“It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only by defying it that the brave escape.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Courage confronts death; fleeing is futile, while bravery faces mortality directly.
In simple terms: Bravery overcomes death.
Embrace challenges instead of逃.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war
- personal crises
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears do you avoid?
- How can you act bravely today?
Bravery may not change inevitable outcomes.