Quote by George R.R. Martin

Bran thought about it. "Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?" That is the only time a man can be brave," his father told him.

Bran thought about it. "Can a man still be brave if he's afr

Summary

This quote highlights that true bravery is not the absence of fear but rather the ability to act in the face of fear. It suggests that it is only when someone is afraid and yet chooses to be courageous that their bravery truly shines through. It challenges the common notion that bravery is synonymous with fearlessness and emphasizes that courage is a quality exhibited during times of fear and uncertainty.

By George R.R. Martin

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