'All the other animals in the forest naturally expect me to be brave, for the Lion is everywhere thought to be the King of Beasts. I learned that if I roared very loudly every living thing was frightened and got out of my way. Whenever I've met a man I've been awfully scared; but I just roared at him, and he has always run away as fast as he could go. If the elephants and the tigers and the bears had ever tried to fight me, I should have run myself - I'm such a coward; but just as soon as they hear me roar they all try to get away from me, and of course I let them go.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Lion admits his bravery is a bluff driven by his own fear.
- In plain terms
- He acts brave to hide that he is actually a coward.
- What can you take from it?
- Outward confidence can mask inner fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When are you scared but act brave?
- What is real courage?
Another view
It confuses bluffing with true courage.
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