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Be brave Quote by Frederick William Robertson

“In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet even then it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than licentious, better to be true than false, better to be brave than…” quote by Frederick William Robertson
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“In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet even then it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than licentious, better to be true than false, better to be brave than to be a coward.”

Frederick William Robertson

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Moral Imperative, 1855

Even without belief in a deity, moral virtues remain essential for humanity.

In simple terms: Virtue matters regardless of faith.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate generosity, chastity, truth, and bravery.

Themes

ethics virtue humanism philosophy

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal dilemmas
  • social interactions
  • leadership decisions
  • community building

Key Concepts

moral philosophy existentialism character development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtue feels hardest for you to practice?
  • How do you define moral good without religion?
A Different Perspective

Virtues can conflict with personal desires or societal pressures.

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