Bravery Quote by Aristotle
“Bravery is a mean state concerned with things that inspire confidence and with things fearful ... and leading us to choose danger and to face it, either because to do so is noble, or because not to do so is base. But to court death as an escape from poverty, or from love, or from some grievous pain, is no proof of bravery, but rather of cowardice.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book 7, 350 BC
Bravery is a balanced state, not reckless; true courage faces danger for noble reasons, not as escape from hardship.
In simple terms: Courage is noble, not fleeing from problems.
Key Takeaway
Choose noble risks, avoid cowardly escapes.
Themes
courage
ethics
virtue
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military service
- personal challenges
- social activism
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
heroism
Questions to Reflect On
- What noble cause drives your courage?
- When does risk become reckless?
A Different Perspective
Bravery can be confused with foolhardiness or desperation.
