Traços e Qualidades Humanas - Coragem e Covardia

Domine os provérbios ingleses sobre bravura e covardia, como "quem não arrisca não petisca" e "a consciência faz covardes de todos nós".

Revisar

Flashcards

Quiz

Começar a aprender

better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep

[Sentença]

used to say that it is better to live a short but meaningful life, filled with courage and boldness, rather than living a long but unremarkable life that lacks purpose or ambition

Uma vida curta e corajosa é melhor que uma longa sem propósito

Ex: The ambitious entrepreneur took a risk and started his own business, knowing that it was better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep working for someone else.

Fechar

Entrar

cowards die many times before their death

[Sentença]

used to imply that confronting challenges with bravery is better than letting fear hold us back and suffer the consequences of inaction, as it may cause emotional suffering similar to death

O medo antes do perigo multiplica o sofrimento

Ex: The indecisive job applicant was afraid to apply for his dream job, imagining all the ways he could be rejected. He realized that cowards die many times before their death, and that taking a chance could lead to great opportunities.

Fechar

Entrar

no guts, no glory

[Sentença]

used to emphasize the importance of taking action and being willing to take risks in order to achieve great things in life

Sem coragem não há grande sucesso

Ex: John was nervous about quitting his stable job to start his own business, but he knew that no guts, no glory, and he took the leap.

Fechar

Entrar

a bully is always a coward

[Sentença]

used to imply that bullies use intimidation to make up for their own feelings of weakness or vulnerability

O bullying costuma ser sinal de medo e fraqueza

Ex: I've seen people try to put others down to make themselves feel better. But as the saying goes, a bully is always a coward - it takes strength to lift others up.

Fechar

Entrar

a man of courage never (wants|needs) weapons

a man of courage never wants weapons

[Sentença]

used to imply that a courageous person will rely on their inner strength and moral character to face challenges, rather than resorting to violence or intimidation

A verdadeira coragem não precisa de força nem ameaças

Ex: When dealing with a conflict at work, Jane didn't resort to authority to make her employee agree with her. Instead, she reasoned with him and resolved the issue, demonstrating how a man of courage never wants weapons.

Fechar

Entrar

boldly go where no man has gone before

[Sentença]

used to imply the importance of embracing the unknown, taking risks, and pushing beyond the boundaries of what is currently known or accepted in order to achieve great things

Enfrente o desconhecido com coragem para avançar

Ex: The startup is developing cutting-edge technology, boldly going where no man has gone before in the quest for innovation.

Fechar

Entrar

conscience makes cowards of us all

[Sentença]

used to say that people's sense of right and wrong can make them hesitant or afraid to take action, even if it is necessary or beneficial

A consciência pode fazer alguém hesitar em agir

Ex: The politician was afraid to speak out against the corrupt practices of his party, knowing that conscience makes cowards of us all, and that challenging the status quo could put his career at risk.

Fechar

Entrar

eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together

[Sentença]

used to suggest that individuals with exceptional or unique abilities may stand out from the crowd and be isolated, while those who lack such qualities tend to seek safety in groups

Pessoas excepcionais às vezes seguem seu próprio caminho

Ex: The scientist struggled to find colleagues who shared his curiosity and vision, as his peers were content with conventional research. He knew that eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together, and that true progress requires breaking away from the herd.

Fechar

Entrar

faint heart never won fair lady

[Sentença]

used to suggest that a person who lacks courage or is too timid will never be able to win the affection of the person they desire, and that boldness and perseverance are necessary traits for success in romantic pursuits

No amor, a falta de coragem impede o sucesso

Ex: Even though he was nervous, John mustered up the courage to ask his crush out on a date, remembering the proverb that faint heart never won fair lady.

Fechar

Entrar

he that stays in the valley will (not|never) get over the hill

he that stays in the valley will not get over the hill

[Sentença]

used to suggest that progress and growth require taking some degree of risk and making an effort to move beyond one's current situation

O progresso exige esforço e disposição para correr riscos

Ex: The ambitious student knew that he had to take challenging courses to achieve his dream of attending a top university. He reminded himself that he that stays in the valley will not get over the hill, and enrolled in advanced classes.

Fechar

Entrar

Traços e Qualidades Humanas
Traços e Tendências Naturais	Paciência	Coragem e Covardia	Sinceridade e Insinceridade
Orgulho e Humildade	Preguiça e Ociosidade	Ganância	Egoísmo
Aparência física	Interesses e Preferências

Baixar o aplicativo LanGeek