I'm really a peaceful sort of coward.

L.A. Meyer
About This Quote

This quote is a good representation of the thoughts of many people. It's an interesting way of putting it, though. The word "coward" has always had negative connotations associated with it. The author of this quote does not want that association applied to him.

He is not afraid of anything, but he is also not brave enough to actually act on things. Most people are like him in some way, though not in others.

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