Quote by Robin Hobb

Everyone thinks that courage is about facing death without flinching. But almost anyone can do that. Almost anyone can hold their breath and not scream for as long as it takes to die. True courage is about facing life without flinching. I don't mean the times when the right path is hard, but glorious at the end. I'm talking about enduring the boredom, the messiness, and the inconvenience of doing what is right.~Amber

Everyone thinks that courage is about facing death without f

Summary

This quote highlights the misconception of courage and emphasizes that true courage lies in facing the challenges of life rather than simply facing death. It states that anyone can appear brave in the face of death, but it takes real courage to confront the mundane aspects of life, such as enduring boredom, messiness, and inconvenience while doing what is right. The quote encourages individuals to find strength in facing the daily struggles and complexities of life courageously.

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