Courage is poorly housed that dwells in numbers; the lion never counts the herd that are about him, nor weighs how many flocks he has to scatter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Courage thrives in numbers, but a lion never counts the herd; it acts without weighing the flock to scatter.
- In plain terms
- True courage acts without constantly calculating odds.
- What can you take from it?
- Act boldly without over‑analyzing risk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance courage with prudence?
- When is calculation necessary?
Another view
Ignoring risk can lead to reckless decisions.
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