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What does it mean?
Cowardice is one of the worst vices, as Yeshua Ha-Nozri declared.
In plain terms
Cowardice is a terrible vice.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate courage to avoid this vice.

Where it applies

  • ethical decisions
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • face fears
  • act despite risk

Questions to consider

  • What actions show true courage?
  • When is caution mistaken for cowardice?

Another view

Labeling cowardice as the worst vice may overlook other harmful behaviors.

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