He <br /> That kills himself to avoid misery, fears it, <br — Philip Massinger | Quote

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"He That kills himself to avoid misery, fears it, And, at the best, shows but a bastard valour. This lifes a fort committed to my trust, Which I must not yield up till it be forcd. —Nor will I. Hes not valiant that dares die, But he that boldly bears calamity."

Philip Massinger

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Philip Massinger was an English dramatist. His plays, including A New Way to Pay Old Debts, The City Madam, and The Roman Actor, are noted for their satire and realism, and their political and social themes.