Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Valor consists in the power of self-recovery, so that a man cannot have his flank turned, cannot be out-generalled, but put him where you will, he stands. This can only be by his preferring truth to his past apprehension of truth; and his alert acceptance of it, from whatever quarter; the intrepid conviction that his laws, his relations to society, his Christianity, his world may at any time be superseded and decease.

Valor consists in the power of self-recovery, so that a man

Summary

This quote emphasizes that true valor lies in one's ability to constantly adapt and recover from setbacks. A truly courageous person cannot be easily defeated or misled, as they are open to accepting new truths regardless of their previous beliefs. They willingly abandon old notions and readily embrace new ideas, remaining flexible in their understanding of laws, societal norms, religious beliefs, and the world itself. This mindset allows them to stand strong and unyielding, undeterred by changes and challenges that may come their way.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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