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What does it mean?
Courageously defending what you love brings happiness.
In plain terms
Defend love with courage for joy.
What can you take from it?
Stand up for what matters to you.

Where it applies

  • protecting a relationship
  • advocating for a cause you cherish

Putting it to work

  • take bold action
  • express devotion openly

Questions to consider

  • What risks are worth taking for love?
  • How does courage change the outcome of defending something?

Another view

Defending love can lead to conflict or danger.

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