Courage Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“Perfect courage and utter cowardice are two extremes which rarely occur.”
About This Quote
Source Maxim: Reflections on Human Nature, 1667
Extreme courage and extreme cowardice are rare; most people fall between.
In simple terms: Rare extremes, most are moderate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the middle ground.
Themes
courage
cowardice
human nature
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- risk taking
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see yourself more in the middle or at an extreme?
- How can one cultivate balanced bravery?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on extremes can ignore nuanced behavior.
