Quote by Samuel Johnson

Courage is reckoned the greatest of all virtues; because, unless a man has that virtue, he has no security for preserving any other

Courage is reckoned the greatest of all virtues; because, un

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This quote emphasizes the immense importance of courage as a virtue. It suggests that without courage, a person lacks the essential foundation for maintaining any other virtuous qualities. Courage is seen as the linchpin that provides security and stability for the preservation of other virtues. In essence, this quote highlights the integral role that courage plays in enabling individuals to uphold and nurture various virtuous qualities in their lives.

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