The brave man inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country, than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A brave person who neglects duty is almost as useless as a coward.
- In plain terms
- Being brave means nothing if you ignore your responsibilities.
- What can you take from it?
- Duty matters more than mere courage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your duty to your country?
- Is bravery useful without purpose?
Another view
Courage sometimes means stepping back from duty for greater good.
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