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What does it mean?
Warriors face danger bravely amidst chaos.
In plain terms
They do not fear loud battles.
What can you take from it?
Courage means facing noise and danger.

Where it applies

  • military life
  • sports

Putting it to work

  • confront fear

Questions to consider

  • What makes bravery?

Another view

It glamorizes war.

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