Sydney J. Harris Quote

It is the fear of being called a coward that makes most men courageous in a crisis; but real courage, which is rare, consists in doing what you know is right, regardless of what men may call you.


Strictly Personal (1953)


It is the fear of being called a coward that makes most men courageous in a crisis; but real courage, which is rare, consists in doing what you know...

It is the fear of being called a coward that makes most men courageous in a crisis; but real courage, which is rare, consists in doing what you know...

It is the fear of being called a coward that makes most men courageous in a crisis; but real courage, which is rare, consists in doing what you know...

It is the fear of being called a coward that makes most men courageous in a crisis; but real courage, which is rare, consists in doing what you know...