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Cowardly Quotes

Fear, seen from a different angle.

These cowardly quotes flip the word around in interesting ways, suggesting that sometimes restraint takes more courage than action, or that destiny is just an excuse invented by people unwilling to take risks.

No, I'm not at all adventurous. I'm terribly cowardly.

Quotes by Roger Moore

A penalty is a cowardly way to score.

Quotes by Pele

There are times when it is more courageous to be cowardly.

Quotes by Norman Reilly Raine

Destiny is the invention of the cowardly, and the resigned.

Quotes by Ignazio Silone

Frequently Asked Questions

How can restraint be described as more courageous than cowardice?
One quote argues that holding back, rather than acting impulsively, sometimes takes more genuine courage than people assume.
What does it mean to call destiny "the invention of the cowardly"?
It suggests that believing in fate can be a way of avoiding responsibility for one's own choices.
Why is being "terribly cowardly" described so openly in one quote?
It's an honest, self-aware admission rather than an insult, used to describe a cautious personality.
Why is a penalty in sport called "a cowardly way to score"?
It reflects the view that scoring from a penalty feels less earned than scoring through open, active play.
Do these quotes treat cowardice as purely negative?
Not always, several reframe it as self-awareness or caution rather than a straightforward flaw. See Recognize quotes for a related topic.

Cowardice here isn't always a flaw, sometimes it's self-awareness, and sometimes it's a sharp criticism of avoiding responsibility. See Lame quotes and Bird quotes for related themes.