Noel Coward

Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.

English Playwright

Ann Aguirre

People are capable of incredible gallantry and terrible cruelty in situations of extreme duress. I tried to showcase that range in 'Enclave.

American Author

Tennessee Williams

A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace.

American Dramatist

Moliere

Frenchmen have an unlimited capacity for gallantry and indulge it on every occasion.

French Playwright

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Conscience has no more to do with gallantry than it has with politics.

Irish Playwright

Often used to describe historical figures or events involving extreme bravery.

Historical Usage

Common in military context; used for awards recognizing bravery under fire.

Military Awards

Implies courage in the presence of danger, mostly life-threatening.

Facing Danger

Reflects traditional ideals of how a man should treat a woman politely.

Gentleman Behavior

Echoes a sense of sophistication and social grace in interactions.

Social Elegance

Notions of gallantry vary by culture; what's polite in one may not be in another.

Cultural Variance

 He wins a medal for gallantry for this accomplishment. Paddy was one of around 250,000 pigeons used by the British during World War II to speedily transport secret messages. In fact, pigeon delivery systems are ancient human practices. Seeing their meat as a protein source

Gallantry