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.

Summary

This quote suggests that true courage is not driven by the support or validation of others. It implies that courage is diminished when it depends on the existence or size of a group. Comparing it to a lion, it implies that true courage is self-reliant, unaffected by the presence or absence of others. The lion doesn't need to know the number of animals it faces, as it stakes its bravery on its own strength and determination. Thus, genuine courage is found within oneself, not in the reassurance of a crowd.