To bear with patience wrongs done to oneself is a mark of perfection, but to bear with patience wrongs done to someone else is a mark of imperfection and even of actual sin.
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The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Courage often involves patience and resilience in the face of challenges rather than direct confrontation.
In this quote, Thomas Aquinas emphasizes that true courage is not always about boldly confronting threats or dangers, but rather about the strength to persist through adversity and endure hardship with unwavering resolve. This perspective highlights the importance of inner strength and perseverance as essential components of courage in navigating life's challenges.
Themes
CourageEnduranceResilienceChallengesStrength
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming lifeβs hardships.
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