Cowardice Quote by Archilochus

“In a swordfight, a man's surest defense is the swift stroke that slays his foe, not cringing behind a shield.”

— George R.R. Martin

“I'm learning to let go of my shields, to take the armors off (they are too heavy anyways) and march unguarded, if ever the…

— Ayokunle Falomo

“You must bear losses like a soldier, the voice told me, bravely and without complaint, and just when the day seems lost, grab your…

— Margaret George

“Don’t try to be a sword when you’re a shield.”

— Dannika Dark

“One blade couldn’t win a battle, but as long as it was mine, it could be used to protect me and those I loved.”

— Esther M. Friesner

“You're naming your collector's-item, kick-ass sword that's made to maim and kill, specifically designed to bring your ginormous enemies to their knees and hear…

— Susan Ee

“All the women I know that landed a good man had to give them a little push in the right direction at one point…

— Jay Crownover

“I wish I could say that I suddenly discovered my inner warrior princess and expertly leaped at Archer, weapon hoisted high, teeth bared.That would…

— Rachel Hawkins

“I picked up one of the swords, still in its scabbard, and held it by the hilt with one hand. It was too light.…

— Patora Fuyuhara

“Three hundred against thirty thousand. Chett called that rank madness, and what was madder still was that Ser Mallador had been persuaded, and the…

— George R.R. Martin

“I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love…

— J.R.R. Tolkien

“But what is a slingshot against a 220 pound male with a sword?”

— Suzanne Collins