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Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.
Plautus
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Having courage in difficult situations helps to diminish the challenges we face.

This quote by Plautus emphasizes the importance of courage when confronting adversity. It suggests that possessing a brave heart and a positive mindset in tough situations can significantly reduce the severity of the problems and help one to overcome them more effectively.

Themes

CourageAdversityChallengesBraveryStrength

In practice

Example use cases

This quote could be used to inspire a team facing a tough project deadline.

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