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Some have been thought brave because they were afraid to run away.

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put up a (brave or good) front

[put up a (brave or good) front] {v. phr.} To act courageously, even though one is actually afraid. * /When Joe was taken in for his open heart surgery, he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

afraid of one's shadow

[afraid of one's shadow] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Scared of small or imaginary things; very easily frightened; jumpy; nervous. * /Mrs. Smith won't stay alone in her house at night; she […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Edward Morgan Forster

(1879-1970) British writer I would rather be a coward than brave because people hurt you when you are brave. www.english-slang.com

have the courage of one's convictions

[have the courage of one's convictions] {v. phr.} To be brave enough to act according to your beliefs. * /Steve showed that he had the courage of his convictions by […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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