Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Cowardice... is almost always simply a lack of ability to suspend functioning of the imagination.

Cowardice... is almost always simply a lack of ability to su

Summary

This quote suggests that cowardice is often the result of an inability to control or ignore one's imagination. When confronted with fear or potential danger, those who are unable to detach themselves from their imaginative thoughts tend to become overwhelmed and paralyzed by their fears, leading to cowardly actions or inaction. Essentially, the quote implies that courage lies in having the ability to separate oneself from the imagined negative outcomes and take action despite the presence of fear.

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Imagination

By Ernest Hemingway

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