Courage Quotes
Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Caesar contrasts repeated fear of death with the single event of dying.
Key takeaway:
Keep imagined fears from overwhelming practical judgment.
Origin of the quote
Julius Caesar, Act II, Scene II, Caesar.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe speech precedes Caesar’s decision to go to the Senate. Its irony matters because his confidence does not protect him from assassination.
