Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Cowardice, as distinguished from panic, is almost always simply a lack of ability to suspend the functioning of the imagination. Learning to suspend your imagination and live completely in the very second of the present with no before and no after is the greatest gift a soldier can acquire.

Cowardice, as distinguished from panic, is almost always sim

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This quote suggests that cowardice is not necessarily a result of fear or panic, but rather a difficulty in controlling the imagination. It explains that true bravery is achieved by learning to suppress the thoughts of past or future events, and instead focus solely on the present moment. By acquiring the skill of living in the present moment, a soldier can obtain the greatest gift: an ability to face challenges without being hindered by fear or doubts.

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