My flesh winced, in cowardice, from such a death.

Sylvia Plath
My flesh winced, in cowardice, from such a death.
My flesh winced, in cowardice, from such a death.
My flesh winced, in cowardice, from such a death.
My flesh winced, in cowardice, from such a death.
About This Quote

The idea of dying in combat or battle is one that is terrifying to many people. When we think about death, our minds conjure up images of a terrible and violent death. Many people, when faced with the prospect of the possibility of death, will refuse and run and hide in order to avoid it. This quote is telling us that if we were to die in battle then we would be cowards because we would not stand up and fight for what we believe in.

This is the ultimate sacrifice, the ultimate action. The idea of leading your troops into battle and sacrificing your own life so that your troops may live on so they can continue to fight. That’s what true greatness is about.

Source: The Bell Jar

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