Charles Baudelaire Quotes
There is a certain cowardice, a certain weakness, rather, among respectable folk. Only brigands are convinced-of what? That they must succeed. And so they do succeed.
Topics
Bravery, Valor
Confidence
Courage
Cowardice
Determination
Weak, Weakness, Weaknesses
Boldness
Conviction
Fearlessness, Freedom from Fear
Moral Courage
Resilience
Respectability
Succeed
Inspirational
Success Mindset
Unwavering Resolve
Unyielding Conviction
undaunted spirit
unshakable determination
Citations
Baudelaire, Charles. Intimate Journals. Translated by Christopher Isherwood, Blackamore Press, 1930, p. 95.
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