Courage takes cities.

What it means

Walls fall to those who dare to attack them. Boldness achieves what careful waiting never will. When the moment comes, go.

The source

"Courage takes cities." 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 (Отвага) города берет."

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

Who said it

Proverbs of the world (Every age). Sayings from the Latin, Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese and more, each traced to an old source in its own language.

Questions

What does "Courage takes cities." mean?

Walls fall to those who dare to attack them. Boldness achieves what careful waiting never will. When the moment comes, go.

Who said "Courage takes cities."?

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

What is the original Russian?

Смелость (Отвага) города берет. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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