Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Commonly men will only be brave as their fathers were brave, or timid.

Commonly men will only be brave as their fathers were brave,

Summary

This quote suggests that the level of bravery or timidity displayed by men is often influenced by the bravery or timidity shown by their fathers. It implies that fathers serve as role models for their sons' behavior and character, shaping their perception of bravery and influencing how they themselves act in various situations. Looking up to their fathers, men tend to either imitate their bravery or inherit their timidity, resulting in a generational pattern of courage or caution.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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