Quote by Mark Twain

The human race is a race of cowards; and I am not only marching in that procession but carrying a banner.

The human race is a race of cowards; and I am not only march

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that humanity as a whole tends to display a lack of courage or bravery. The speaker further acknowledges their own participation in this inclination by metaphorically comparing themselves to someone marching in a procession of cowards, even proudly displaying a banner. The quote implies a critical assessment of human nature, questioning the collective unwillingness to face fears or take risks, perhaps highlighting the speaker's own self-awareness of their conformity to this behavior.

By Mark Twain

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