Courage commands strength.

What it means

Strength without courage stands idle. Boldness is what puts power to use. Lead your strength with your nerve.

The source

"Courage commands strength." This Russian proverb is recorded in Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»). Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

"Смелость силе (на силу) воевода."

Original Russian, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»). Text read at ru.wikisource.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Courage commands strength." mean?

Strength without courage stands idle. Boldness is what puts power to use. Lead your strength with your nerve.

Who said "Courage commands strength."?

Russian proverb. Source: Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»).

What is the original Russian?

Смелость силе (на силу) воевода. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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"Courage commands strength." (Russian proverb, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/courage-commands-strength