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Cowardice Quotes

Where fear ends and cowardice begins

One recurring idea here is that true bravery sits somewhere between rashness and outright cowardice, not at either extreme.

The opposite of bravery is not cowardice but conformity.

Quotes by Robert Anthony

There is a term called political correctness, and I consider it to be a euphemism for political cowardice.

Quotes by Milos Zeman

True valor lies between cowardice and rashness.

Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes

Fear has its use but cowardice has none.

Mahatma Gandhi

Anger Quotes

Falsehood is cowardice, the truth courage.

Quotes by Hosea Ballou

Extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice.

Quotes by Hillary Clinton

There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: the fashionable non-conformist.

Quotes by Ayn Rand

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between fear and cowardice in these quotes?
One quote draws a clear line, saying fear serves a purpose while cowardice serves none at all.
Is cowardice ever linked to conformity?
Yes, one quote argues the real opposite of bravery isn't cowardice but conformity itself.
Do any quotes connect cowardice to politics?
One describes political correctness as, in some cases, a euphemism for political cowardice.
Where does true valor fit between the extremes?
One quote places true valor between cowardice and rashness, treating it as a careful middle ground.
Is conformity treated positively or negatively here?
Negatively in this context, it's framed as a quieter, more socially acceptable way of avoiding conformity's opposite: real courage.

Another angle argues that the real opposite of courage isn't fear at all but conformity, alongside a sharp jab at using political correctness to excuse timid choices.