Courage is sometimes frail as hope is frail: a fragile shoot between two stones that grows brave toward the sun though warmth and brightness fail, striving and faith the only strength it knows.

Summary

This quote highlights the delicate nature of both hope and courage. Just as hope can be easily diminished, courage can also be fragile. It compares courage to a tiny shoot that grows in adverse conditions, persevering toward the sun even when there is a lack of warmth and brightness. It suggests that in challenging times, it is the unwavering determination and belief in a better outcome that gives courage its strength.

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