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What does it mean?
All our misery comes from a lack of civil courage.
In plain terms
We suffer because we lack civil courage.
What can you take from it?
Build civil courage to lessen misery.

Where it applies

  • public debates
  • community activism

Putting it to work

  • speak up in meetings
  • defend minority rights

Questions to consider

  • What does civil courage look like to you?
  • How can you practice it daily?

Another view

Courage can be dangerous in oppressive regimes.

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