Life is to entered upon with courage.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One should approach life with bravery and fortitude.
- In plain terms
- Face life bravely.
- What can you take from it?
- Start your journey with courage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define courage?
- When did you last act bravely?
Another view
Sometimes caution is more wise than courage.
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