Quote by Ambrose Bierce
A coward is one who in a perilous emergency thinks with his legs.

A coward is one who in a perilous emergency thinks with his legs. – Ambrose Bierce

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Architect. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money. – Ambrose Bierce

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The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations. – Ambrose Bierce

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Dishonesty, cowardice and duplicity are never impulsive. – George A. Knight

A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit. – Thomas Jefferson

It is better to be the widow of a hero than the wife of a coward. – Dolores Ibarruri

For cowards the road of desertion should be left open; they will carry over to the enemy nothing, but their fears. – Christian Nevell Bovee

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