Quote by Maya Angelou

One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.

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Summary

This quote highlights the importance of courage as a foundational virtue. It suggests that while we may not inherently possess courage, we are born with the potential to develop it. Without courage, our ability to consistently practice other virtues such as kindness, truthfulness, generosity, and honesty is compromised. It implies that courage acts as a catalyst, enabling us to embody and act on these virtues in our lives.

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By Maya Angelou

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