Who said “All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for, whether in the…”?

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Not Nathaniel Hawthorne. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

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“All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for, whether in the daily battle of life, or in physical contests.”
— Nathaniel Hawthorne
MisattributedListed as misattributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne; no source in their known works. · evidenceCourage

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APA

“All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for, whether in the daily battle of life, or in physical contests.” [Quotation attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11305-all-brave-men-love-for-he-only-is/

MLA

“All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for, whether in the daily battle of life, or in physical contests.” Attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11305-all-brave-men-love-for-he-only-is/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for, whether in the daily battle of life, or in physical contests.” Attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11305-all-brave-men-love-for-he-only-is/.

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