Quotes > André Gide Quotes > Fear of ridicule begets the worst cowardice.

Fear of ridicule begets the worst cowardice.


- André Gide






Fear of ridicule begets the worst cowardice. - André Gide Quotes |


"Fear of ridicule begets the worst cowardice." - Quote Meaning


You have to face society and the people around you to achieve something. This quote is about having self-confidence and moral strength. One has to believe in self, face every situation without fear. The first step toward success is to 'Getting Started.' In the beginning, people might laugh at you, might condemn you, but it is crucial to face that with courage. Unless you are not doing any bad things, you shouldn't fear what others will tell you. This is the fear of ridicule that will bring cowardice. If you face it, you will achieve.





Quotes Meaning

What do you think about this quote, Comment here - Write quotes meaning



More quotes to explore



Work and struggle and never accept an evil that you can change.

- André Gide



There are many things that seem impossible only so long as one does not attempt them.

- André Gide



Know that joy is rarer, more difficult, and more beautiful than sadness. Once you make this all-important discovery, you must embrace joy as a moral obligation.

- André Gide



Envying another man's happiness is madness, You wouldn't know what to do with it if you had it.

- André Gide



He who wants a rose must respect her thorn.

- André Gide



Only those things are beautiful which are inspired by madness and written by reason.

- André Gide



I do not love men, I love what devours them

- André Gide



Everything has been said before. But since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.

- André Gide



The color of truth is grey.

- André Gide



Believe those who are seeking the truth, Doubt those who find it

- André Gide



Be faithful to that which exists within yourself.

- André Gide



Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

- André Gide



It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.

- André Gide