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What does it mean?
A person with a proud, defiant mouth faces coming disaster with boldness.
In plain terms
Their bold, proud face refused to show fear even when disaster was near.
What can you take from it?
Courage can show as defiance even when doom approaches.

Where it applies

  • crisis
  • confrontation
  • final moments

Putting it to work

  • hold your ground under pressure
  • face fear with dignity

Questions to consider

  • How do you face what you cannot stop?
  • What does courage look like to you?

Another view

Defiance may not change the outcome it only changes the stance.

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