Cowardly Quote by Tacitus
““fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare - the brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Agricola, 98 AD
Courage persists despite fate, while fear leads to despair; bravery confronts adversity, cowardice succumbs to anxiety.
In simple terms: Bravery fights fate; fear yields despair.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate courage.
Themes
courage
fate
fear
despair
resilience
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- career setbacks
- personal loss
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Stoicism
psychology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- When is caution preferable to boldness?
- How does fear inform your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Courage may blind one to realistic risks.
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