Cowardice Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
““Fear is a relative term and so I can only measure my feelings at that time by what I had experienced in previous positions of danger and by those that I have passed through since; but I can say without shame that if the sensations I endured during the next few minutes were fear, then may God help the coward, for cowardice is of a surety its own punishment.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to family, 1936
Fear is measured against past dangers; acknowledging fear admits weakness, but cowardice invites punishment.
In simple terms: Fear compares to past danger; cowardice is punished.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fear, avoid cowardice.
Themes
courage
self‑reflection
morality
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- dangerous jobs
- personal crises
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge fear against past experiences?
- What does cowardice cost you?
A Different Perspective
Fear may paralyze action if not managed.
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