E. H. Chapin Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"At the bottom of a good deal of bravery... lurks a miserable cowardice.
Men will face powder and steel because they cannot face public opinion."

by:	E. H. Chapin [Edwin Hubbell Chapin] (1814-1880) American preacher, editor of the Christian Leader.
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Categories:	Courage, Fear, Independence, Responsibility
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Liberals in Congress can face public opinion, they just don't pay much attention to it. This has changed a little since the recent Massachusetts vote. It wiil change a lot after the vote in November. -- jim k, Austin, Tx 1
When we invest a great deal of time and energy into an illusion, it is sometimes hard to face. Like a desperate gambler, he 'prays' the next roll of the dice will win back all he has lost. -- E Archer, NYC 1
Horse Crap. It may be true in suicide, but men face powder and steel because corrupt governments put them there or to protect their comrades. -- Howard, Bangkok
In many cases, an accurate observation. In other situations like ignorance or belief in shallow religions — such as Woke and socialism (which on occasion will also fulfill the quote) it is another reason. -- Mike, Norwalk
Are wolves, tigers, and lions refusing public opinion? -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown