If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality...

Who said "If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality... "?

"If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality... " is one of a famous quotes by George S.Patton. Complete quote is as follows;
"If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened."

What is "If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality... "?

"If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened." This is a quote by George S.Patton which is about Fear & Men. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• The heart never grows better by age I fear rather worse, always harder. A young liar will be an old one, and a young knave will only be a greater knave as he grows older.
• As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.

What does "If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Men although it also includes other themes like Fear & Men. It is attributed to George S.Patton. Complete quote is as follows;
"If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened."