People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.
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Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour, courage that comes from cultivating the habit of refusing to let fear dictate one's actions, courage that could be described as 'grace under pressure' - grace which is renewed repeatedly in the face of harsh, unremitting pressure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True courage is developed through persistence and refusing to let fear control you.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s quote emphasizes that while fearlessness can be seen as a natural gift, the courage that one develops through facing challenges is far more valuable. This learned courage emerges from consistently deciding not to allow fear to dictate one's actions, especially in difficult situations, exemplifying a form of 'grace under pressure' that is both admirable and necessary in life.
Themes
CourageFearPerseveranceGracePressure
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Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
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