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Courage is often lack of insight, whereas cowardice in many cases is based on good information
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"Courage is often lack of insight, whereas cowardice in many cases is based on good information"

- Peter Ustinov

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This quote by Peter Ustinov suggests that guts and cowardice are not always based upon the same information. Courage is frequently an outcome of an absence of insight, implying that the individual is not aware of the prospective risks or effects of their actions. On the other hand, cowardice is typically based upon excellent details, indicating that the person is aware of the prospective dangers or effects of their actions and chooses to avoid them. This quote suggests that courage and cowardice are not necessarily great or bad, however rather depend on the person's knowledge and understanding of the scenario. It recommends that courage can be an outcome of ignorance, while cowardice can be an outcome of knowledge. Eventually, this quote motivates us to think thoroughly prior to making decisions and to think about the prospective dangers and repercussions of our actions.

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Peter Ustinov This quote is written / told by Peter Ustinov between April 16, 1921 and March 28, 2004. He was a famous Actor from England. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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