Quote by David Ben-Gurion

Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how to fear what ought to be feared and how not to fear what ought not to be feared.

Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how

Summary

This quote suggests that courage is not simply about being fearless but rather being able to discern between what truly deserves fear and what doesn't. It highlights the importance of having a deep understanding of what is truly worthy of our fear, and having the ability to face those fears head-on. At the same time, it emphasizes the need to not succumb to unnecessary or irrational fears. True courage lies in the wisdom to distinguish between the two and to act accordingly.

By David Ben-Gurion

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