But the bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True bravery comes from knowing the risks clearly but acting anyway.
- In plain terms
- Courage is seeing danger and going anyway.
- What can you take from it?
- Face risks with clear eyes rather than ignorance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risk are you facing?
- Do you see the danger?
Another view
Ignorance sometimes enables actions that knowledge would prevent.
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