Cowardice Quote by Khaled Hosseini
““Nothing wrong with cowardice as long as it comes with prudence.””
About This Quote
Cowardice is acceptable when it is guided by careful judgment.
In simple terms: Fearful actions are okay if prudent.
Key Takeaway
Combine caution with bravery.
Themes
courage
prudence
risk assessment
Mood
analytical
balanced
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- military strategy
- personal safety
- financial investing
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
cowardice
prudent fear
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- When does prudence become avoidance?
- How to distinguish healthy fear from cowardice?
A Different Perspective
Excessive caution can become paralysis.
![“[D]on't grow old. With age comes caution, which is another name for cowardice… Whatever else you do in life, don't cultivate a conscience. Without a conscience a man may never be said to grow old. This is an age of very old young men.” quote by Hesketh Pearson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/076/hesketh-pearson-35291_age_d-on-t-grow-old-with-age-comes-caution-w_14010.jpg)
