We're talking about cowardice today and it makes me think of two people - Hector and Dr. Bones McCoy.
We claim to despise cowardice and to exalt bravery but in real life, I think we value balance a little bit more.
Hector, in the Iliad, is a much debated figure. He seems on occasion to lose his nerve. He also on occasion seems to do something brave mainly because he could not live down the dishonor of not being brave. I've always liked Hector.
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