Quote by George Bernard Shaw

You cannot be a hero without being a coward.

You cannot be a hero without being a coward.

Summary

This quote suggests that one cannot become a hero without facing and overcoming fear. It implies that true heroism is not about the absence of fear or being fearless, but rather about the ability to confront and conquer fear in order to achieve something extraordinary or noble. It suggests that courage and bravery are born from acknowledging and embracing one's fears, and that it is only through bravery that one can truly embody heroic qualities.

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Heroes/heroism

By George Bernard Shaw

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