Boast Quote by Sallust

In victory even the cowardly like to boast, while in adverse times even the brave are discredited.

— Sallust

Victories and defeats form part of everyone's life - everyone, that is, except cowards, as you call them, because they never lose or win.

— Paulo Coelho

Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning.

— George Eliot

A defeat to a brave man is only a victory deferred.

— James Ellis

Bravery despite defeat is praiseworthy. Victory despite cowardice is beyond praise.

— Mason Cooley

Fighting is like champagne. It goes to the heads of cowards as quickly as of heroes. Any fool can be brave on a battlefield…

— Margaret Mitchell

If the opponent is weak, victory can make you arrogant; but conquering over a powerful opponent not only shows your ability, but also gives…

— Anonymous

When a coward sees a man he can beat he becomes hungry for a fight.

— Chinua Achebe

“Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull.  Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute…

— Sun Tzu

What coward would not fight when he is sure of victory?

— Richard Sibbes

Exposure to defeat is a very important thing. Anyone who doesn't look to get beaten is doing a disservice to himself.

— Ted Turner

By nature of definition only the coward is capable of the highest heroism

— David Gemmell