There comes a time in a man's life when to get where he has to go - if there are no doors or windows he walks through a wall.
Bernard MalamudRead
Courage is a moral quality; it is not a chance gift of nature like an aptitude for games. It is a cold choice between two alternatives, the fixed resolve not to quit; an act of renunciation which must be made not once but many times by the power of the will.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Courage is a deliberate choice that requires consistent resolve and willpower.
This quote by Charles Wilson, 1st Baron Moran, highlights that courage is not merely an innate trait or a random quality but a conscious decision that individuals must make repeatedly. True courage involves the steadfast determination to confront challenges and to renounce the option of giving up, often requiring significant mental strength and willpower.
Themes
CourageWillpowerDeterminationChoiceResolve
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, one might say, 'As Charles Moran stated, courage is about making a cold choice to refuse to quit.'
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