Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Courage is essential for any action in life, ranking only below honor in importance.
- In plain terms
- You cannot achieve anything without courage.
- What can you take from it?
- Courage is a prerequisite for action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What requires courage in your life now?
- How do you define honor?
Another view
Courage alone does not guarantee success or wisdom.
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