Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Courage burns bright and warm like fire, while bullying is insubstantial and fades away like smoke.
- In plain terms
- Real bravery is strong and real, but bullying is weak and temporary.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand by courage, not intimidation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you chosen courage over silence?
- What does real strength look like to you?
Another view
Smoking can still choke or obscure vision before it disappears.
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