It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.

Summary

This quote by American writer Mark Twain highlights the observation that while physical bravery seems to be abundant in society, possessing the moral courage to stand up for what is right and make difficult ethical decisions is much less prevalent. Twain calls attention to the paradoxical nature of this observation, hinting at the important distinction between physical bravery, which often involves external challenges, and moral courage, which requires challenging societal norms and personal values. It provokes us to reflect on the courage required to confront and advocate for moral and ethical values in today's world.

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