Brave man Quote by Andrzej Sapkowski
““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””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Witcher, 1993
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.
