It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only by defying it that the brave escape.
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"It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only by defying it that the brave escape." — Voltaire #deathmortality
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It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only by defying it that the brave escape. — Voltaire
About Voltaire
Voltaire was a Writer from France (1694–1778).
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Who said "It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only by de…"?
This quote is attributed to Voltaire, a Writer from France.
When did Voltaire live?
Voltaire lived from 1694 – 1778.
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