Who said "Fortune fears the brave and crushes cowards."?

Seneca (c. 4 BC–65 AD). Source: Medea 159 (spoken by Medea).

What is the original Latin?

Fortuna fortes metuit, ignauos premit. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

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Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Fortuna fortes metuit, ignauos premit.

Fortune fears the brave and crushes cowards.

Seneca, Medea 159 (spoken by Medea)

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What it means

Medea says this as she refuses to back down. Luck tends to push hardest on those who flinch. Stand your ground and many threats lose their grip.

The source

"Fortune fears the brave and crushes cowards." Seneca said it in Medea 159 (spoken by Medea). Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"Fortuna fortes metuit, ignauos premit."

Original Latin, Medea 159 (spoken by Medea). Text read at thelatinlibrary.com.

Who said it

Seneca (c. 4 BC–65 AD). Stoic philosopher, playwright and adviser to the emperor Nero. His letters to his friend Lucilius are the most readable handbook of Stoicism ever written.

Questions

What does "Fortune fears the brave and crushes cowards." mean?: Medea says this as she refuses to back down. Luck tends to push hardest on those who flinch. Stand your ground and many threats lose their grip.
Who said "Fortune fears the brave and crushes cowards."?: Seneca (c. 4 BC–65 AD). Source: Medea 159 (spoken by Medea).
What is the original Latin?: Fortuna fortes metuit, ignauos premit. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Fortune fears the brave and crushes cowards." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Fortune fears the brave and crushes cowards." (Seneca, Medea 159 (spoken by Medea), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/fortune-fears-the-brave-and-crushes-cowards