Cowards Quote by Ovid
“The prayers of cowards fortune spurns.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Metamorphoses, Book 1, 8 AD
Cowardly prayers are ineffective; bravery is required for favorable outcomes.
In simple terms: Cowards' prayers are ignored; be brave.
Key Takeaway
Act with courage for results.
Themes
courage
faith
outcome
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- public speaking
- risk taking
- decision making
Key Concepts
mythology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears hold you back?
- How does courage change results?
A Different Perspective
Prayer alone doesn't change fate; action matters.
![“The rest of the crowd were friends of my fortune, not of me. [Lat., Caetera fortunae, non mea, turba fuit.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d1/ovid-276_crowds_the-rest-of-the-crowd-were-friends-of-my_406390.jpg)
![“A mind conscious of right laughs at the falsehoods of rumour. [Lat., Conscia mens recti famae mendacia risit.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95c/ovid-276_conscious_a-mind-conscious-of-right-laughs-at-the_12185.jpg)
