Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
Courage, the footstool of the Virtues, upon which they stand.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Courage serves as the foundational quality that supports all other virtues.
This quote by Robert Louis Stevenson highlights the importance of courage as a fundamental virtue that underpins all other positive qualities. It suggests that without courage, virtues such as honesty, integrity, and compassion cannot stand firm, as courage is necessary to uphold and embody these traits in the face of adversity.
Themes
CourageVirtuesStrengthSupportCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a motivational speech about overcoming fears.
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