Cania

Running from a problem is not the same as leaving a problem unsolved. Some problems are solved by running away from them. I solve the problem of being drafted into an army by fleeing my homeland.

Running away is not an easy solution. Running away implies you are leaving something behind, which is often difficult and even life-ruining. Cowardice implies loss.

Fear is a valid emotion, and it's trying to tell you something. Hiding from a more powerful enemy is an intelligent tactical move informed by fear, logic, and past experience. Losing a fight is not always a viable option.

Bravery in the face of certain defeat is an easy answer to a difficult problem. Dying removes the possibility of having to make any further decisions. Living means having to face the consequences of your own defeat.

In a culture where bravery is seen as the ideal, acting cowardly is an act of defiance against your peers.

Being a living coward is way sexier than being a dead hero. You can't get laid if you're a corpse.