Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense.
The world has no room for cowards.
We do not go to cowards for tender dealing; there is nothing so cruel as panic; the man who has least fear for his own carcase, has most time to consider others.
It is thus that mutual cowardice keeps us in peace. Were one half of mankind brave and one cowards, the brave would be always beating the cowards. Were all brave, they would lead a very uneasy life; all would be continually fighting; but being all cowards, we go on very well.
Those who are opposed to armed uprising ... must be ruthlessly kicked out as enemies, traitors and cowards.
One of the chief misfortunes of honest people is that they are cowardly.
Now must we sing and sing the best we can, But first you must be told your character: Convicted cowards all, by kindred slain.