David GemmellThere's no shame in fear. But understand this - the coward is ruled by fear, while the hero rides it like a wild stallion.
About This Quote
This is another example of the power of persistence. The coward doesn’t want to move forward because it makes him feel weak. He doesn’t want to fight because he feels afraid. The hero, on the other hand, is not afraid to face his fears and most importantly, he has a reason for fighting. He fights for a purpose he believes in and he fights forward with a purpose in mind.
Source: Dark Moon
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