Brave Quote by Sallust
“Necessity makes even the timid brave.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Bellum Catilinae, Sallust, 44 BC
Necessity forces even the timid to act bravely.
In simple terms: Need makes the shy courageous.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges to grow.
Themes
courage
necessity
growth
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
historical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal adversity
- leadership crises
- social movements
- career challenges
Key Concepts
history
psychology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you been forced into bravery?
- What drives you beyond fear?
A Different Perspective
Fear may still linger despite necessity.
![“The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]” quote by Tacitus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/752/tacitus-1552_ads_the-brave-and-bold-persist-even-against_790320.jpg)
![“The Romans assisted their allies and friends, and acquired friendships by giving rather than receiving kindness. [Lat., Sociis atque amicis auxilia portabant Romani, magisque dandis quam accipiundis beneficiis amicitias parabant.]” quote by Sallust](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1da/sallust-4191_allies_the-romans-assisted-their-allies-and-fri_297234.jpg)
