Quote by Clarence Darrow

Common experience shows how much rarer is moral courage than physical bravery. A thousand men will march to the mouth of the cannon where one man will dare espouse an unpopular cause.

Common experience shows how much rarer is moral courage than

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This quote highlights the rarity of moral courage compared to physical bravery. It indicates that while many individuals may demonstrate bravery by facing perilous physical situations, it is far less common for someone to possess the moral courage necessary to stand up for an unpopular cause. The quote accentuates the disparity between the two types of courage, implying that it takes exceptional conviction and bravery to voice support for something that may be widely opposed or criticized.

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