Blood Quotes

Quotes where blood signals health, courage, or restraint.

This collection ranges from plain medical observations about blood pressure and health to older, blunter idioms equating a lack of blood with a lack of nerve. A few lines also touch on refusing power if it comes at too high a cost. For more on staying grounded through hardship, see Life quotes.


Some entries lean historical in tone, reflecting how differently people once talked about courage and lineage. Explore Family quotes or Pain quotes for related ground.