May the day when you need courage never come even as she said it, though, she knew the day would come.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We hope courage is never needed, but it often is. Preparation matters.
- In plain terms
- You hope you never need to be brave but you probably will.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for courage to be needed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you need courage?
- How do you prepare for hard times?
Another view
Sometimes courage comes unexpectedly without warning.
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