"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" Quotes

For it is easy to talk of the brave in the hall, but there are few fighters who are valiant in battle when the swords clash.

Now, good fortune will come to those who have grace and good manners in their hearts.

But a coward on the field has no hope of life. He who runs may regret it, but he who fights will always be glad.

For God is the guide of good men, the guardian of the just, the help of the brave, the protection of the righteous.

For a fool is he who will not flee when he should, and a fool as well is he who flees from what he cannot avoid.

The strength of any man, young or old, is no greater than his heart.

It is not good to be too talkative, for those who talk too much often say more than they should.

The man who speaks truly is always in the right, and the man who speaks falsely is always in the wrong.

The bravest of knights are those who are humble in their hearts, for they do not seek glory, but rather, serve with honor.

For it is better to die with honor than to live with shame.