Every coward talks about courage.

What it means

The loudest talk about bravery often comes from people who have never been tested. Courage shows in what someone does, not what they say. Watch the deed, not the speech.

The source

"Every coward talks about courage." 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.

"Всякий трус о храбрости беседует."

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 "Every coward talks about courage." mean?

The loudest talk about bravery often comes from people who have never been tested. Courage shows in what someone does, not what they say. Watch the deed, not the speech.

Who said "Every coward talks about courage."?

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

What is the original Russian?

Всякий трус о храбрости беседует. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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