Quote by Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

One of the chief misfortunes of honest people is that they are cowardly.

One of the chief misfortunes of honest people is that they a

Summary

This quote suggests that one of the drawbacks of being an honest person is the tendency to be fearful or lacking courage. It implies that honest individuals may be reluctant to take risks or stand up for what they believe in due to the potential consequences or hardships they may face. This perspective highlights the dilemma faced by those who value honesty, as their fearfulness may prevent them from fully expressing themselves or taking necessary action.

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Cowardice/weakness

By Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

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