Quote by Samuel Johnson

Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven't courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others.

Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven

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This quote highlights the significance of courage as the most essential virtue because it lays the foundation for the practice of all other virtues. Without courage, one cannot seize the opportunities to express other virtues such as kindness, honesty, or perseverance. It suggests that courage is indispensable in facing challenges, taking risks, and standing up for what is right. By emphasizing its preeminent role, the quote emphasizes how courage serves as a catalyst for the manifestation of other virtues in one's character.

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