Cowardice Quote by Anonymous
“A man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it.”
About This Quote
Fleeing from fear only creates a shortcut that leads back to the fear itself, not resolution.
In simple terms: Avoiding fear leads back to it.
Key Takeaway
Face fear directly to overcome it.
Themes
fear
avoidance
growth
Mood
motivational
serious
Type
self-help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- therapy
- risk taking
Key Concepts
psychology
self-help
cognitive behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear are you shortcutting?
- What steps can you take to confront it?
A Different Perspective
Short-term avoidance may feel easier but delays healing.
![“The man who flies shall fight again. [Lat., Qui fugiebat, rusus praeliabitur.]” quote by Demosthenes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c59/demosthenes-11463_fight_the-man-who-flies-shall-fight-again-lat_3005981.jpg)
![“[D]on't grow old. With age comes caution, which is another name for cowardice… Whatever else you do in life, don't cultivate a conscience. Without a conscience a man may never be said to grow old. This is an age of very old young men.” quote by Hesketh Pearson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/076/hesketh-pearson-35291_age_d-on-t-grow-old-with-age-comes-caution-w_14010.jpg)
