Quote by Plato

Can any man be courageous who has the fear of death in him?

Can any man be courageous who has the fear of death in him?

Summary

This quote suggests that the presence of a fear of death is incompatible with true courage. It implies that a person who harbors such fear cannot truly exhibit bravery or face challenging situations with a fearless and daring spirit. The quote implies that courage requires the ability to transcend the fear of death and demonstrates that true courage may arise in individuals who are able to confront the inevitability of death and act boldly despite that fear.

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