Man's feelings are always purest and most glowing in the hour of meeting and of farewell.
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Courage consists not in blindly overlooking danger, but in seeing it, and conquering it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Courage is acknowledging danger and facing it head-on instead of ignoring it.
This quote emphasizes that true courage does not mean being oblivious to risks or dangers; instead, it highlights the importance of recognizing those dangers and having the strength to confront and overcome them. It suggests that awareness and action are key components of bravery, and that facing challenges is what truly defines a courageous person.
Themes
CourageDangerStrengthOvercomingBravery
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational speech to encourage others to face their fears.
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