Quote by Voltaire

It is vain for the coward to flee death follows close behind it is only by defying it that the brave escape.

It is vain for the coward to flee death follows close behind

Summary

This quote emphasizes that running away from death is futile for the coward, as death is certain to catch up with them. However, the brave have a chance to escape death by facing it head-on and defying its influence. It suggests that bravery lies in confronting one's mortality rather than fleeing from it, conveying the idea that true courage is found in accepting and embracing the inevitable rather than avoiding it.

By Voltaire

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