All 4 Uses of
valor
in
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Run when you will, the story shall be chang'd; Apollo flies, and Daphne holds the chase; The dove pursues the griffin; the mild hind Makes speed to catch the tiger,—bootless speed, When cowardice pursues and valour flies.†
Scene 2.1 *unconventional spelling: This is a British spelling. Americans use valor.
- LYSANDER This lion is a very fox for his valour.†
Scene 5.1
- DEMETRIUS Not so, my lord; for his valour cannot carry his discretion, and the fox carries the goose.†
Scene 5.1
- THESEUS His discretion, I am sure, cannot carry his valour; for the goose carries not the fox.†
Scene 5.1
Definition:
exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle