For decades, moderates have been the cowardly lions of American politics.

"I'm pretty sure the Cowardly Lion could not leap over it."

"I don't mind what your spots are like," said the Cowardly Lion.

"Let me go first," said the Cowardly Lion, who was really quite brave.

The four companions meet the Cowardly Lion, who joins them.

Raw is based on and analogous to the Cowardly Lion.

"And you promised to give me courage," said the Cowardly Lion.

"I'll try to get it for you," volunteered the Cowardly Lion.

She makes friends with a scarecrow, a tin woodman, and a cowardly lion.

The animals in the play, including the Cowardly Lion, did not speak, based on pantomime tradition.