Do you think you're a coward if you don't stand up for your views?

I can't speak to the book. But self preservation is a powerful motive for anything we do or don't do. I think that when it comes to standing up for our views, speaking what we believe, that there are lots of things to consider. We should pick our battles, time and place, with whom and why.

It sounds like the author is deliberatly making the main character look cowardly because he is a subversive writer and probably thinks not standing up for your country is cowardly. You sometimes have to choose whether to lose your life and the lives of you family if you stand up to oppressive rulers. Most people just want to be left alone to live their quite lives, we are not all outspoken and even some of us do not care or even sometimes do not know how we feel. No it is not cowardly to want to have a pleasant normal life and avoid confrontation and strife.

How can this subject be a HERO in the novel when he didn't stand up for his beliefs? That to me is false propaganda. You write something and then turn around telling people that is not your BELIEFS in life? You just wrote it for the benefit of expressing yourself? Then, what's your point in writing then? Just a passing time so others can read your point of view and be discouraged because the HERO didn't even stand for what he believed in? Getting money out of society because they bought your novel? That to me is false propaganda, really. I like the image Dr. Jose P. Rizal and the other heroes of the Philippines set forth writing novels, newspapers and other materials to make known of the corrupt, unethical and unfair treatment of the Spaniards to the Filipinos way back then.

Well, I will give some option. 1. Ask a politician about this. Answer: It is not coward. It is more like a tactics to get a better result! 2. Ask a militant about this. Answer: It is a coward thing. How can you live if you don't stand for your belief?! 3. Ask an artist about this. Answer: It is nothing. Stand up or don't stand up both will express a great art. LoL :p

"stand up" as in speaks up or act out? Actually many times we do not have the full picture to make a judgment. Working in the HR department, the most painful task is to terminate your colleagues. While the senior executives will know the reason for the termination, most of the entry level assistants who actually type the letter will not have the full picture. What they hear from the colleague being terminated is only one side of the story. They are not suppposed to make a stand in view of the limited knowledge. If they want to defend the colleague, the HR manager will likely ask them to keep their mouth shut and remind them of the need to keep confidentiality. So I guess the term "stand up for your views" really depends on a lot of factors. Cowardice or not doesnt come into consideration sometimes.

I don't think you're a coward, but maybe just a bit shy. You should have trust in what you believe, and be able to talk to people about it. Just my opinion.

Long ago, someone told ne, if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything. I believe we must stand up for what we believe to be right. If we don't, who will?...

I don't think that it makes you a coward maybe it is just easier to remain silent instead causing a big fight.

It probably is cowardly, but whether or not you should voice your opinion on every occasion might depend on the eternal consequences.

I think there is a fine line between being a coward in this sense and being practical. There are some situations where you endanger so much to stand up for your ideals that what you gain seems paltry. However, by not standing up, you maintain the status quo. In that regard, if you feel strongly about the issue, you are being cowardly. However, what if your actions endanger other people? Are you being cowardly when you don't place their lives at risk? No. At that point you're being practical. A father may want to stand up to the government, but is it worth it to expose his family tot he wrath of the government? Maybe not. Is he a coward? No. He's a responsible father. That works for mothers and children as well. However, you have to find ways to stand up for what you believe in. You have to find the little things that make big differences. People don't realize the power of one voice. One action can cause massive changes. You need to have your line in the sand. That line where you won't let anything push you back any further. Sometimes that means sacrificing everything you hold dear. But if you really believe in something, you have to.

I'd like to say it's not cowardly if there's a chance you may get hurt. also, you have to be prepared to accept other people have different ideas, and back up your argument with explanation as to why you feel that way. I can't stand bigots, but nobody should ever be afraid to put a valid point across. Good that a book has made you think like this though!

in my opinion,it is not so crucial whether you insist some views or not.that dependents on which situation you facing.totally speaking,in my country person wiil do his best to be harmonious,so he may abandon his standpoint usually to avoid contradiction with others. but sometimes you'd better to insist your views,if you think that's right and worthwhile.

Hi ,no definetly notits not cowardly if do not stand up for ur viws its a human nature .its not neccessary that if you have some views in a particular subject u shud stand up for it ,

it is not cowardice actually but people resist their views many a times just to avoid confrontation or just to stay away from making controvertial statements. i think whatever be the situation one must voice his/her opinion. there possibilities that are negative but it is also possible that one opinion brings a change that is desirable for many.

Well, in a way, yes. But, I also think that it depends on the situation. But mostly, yes. 'Cause it's your view and if you think that is right, why wouldn't stand up for it? It's cowardly to hide your own views. If people would ask you, I think it's just right to tell what's your own look at things even if it wouldn't go with the flow 'cause you may never know if it'll change things for the better. A little bravery could do, stand up specially if it's for the right thing.

I think standing up for ones' views depends on the situation. I will nearly always stand up to my views, maybe not vocally but by my actions. Sometimes there is a time to stay silent and a time to shout. The same goes for inaction and taking action. I would not consider anyone being a coward for not standing by their views as the circumstances may not allow. It is always good to stay true to ones' self.

I don't think it's cowardly if you don't. It all depends on the reason too. You don't need to prove to anyone who you are and who you are not. As long as you decide and live by your own choices, you are not being a coward. I'm interested in the book... sounds good.

I think you have to choose your moments when to stand up to your views. If the situation is really bad like your being oppressed by the government then you need to do everything you can to get justice.