Courage Quotes
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear.
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear."— Mark Twain
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Meaning of this quote
Courage involves acting with fear rather than waiting for fear to disappear. The distinction values self-command under difficulty.
Key takeaway:
Let a worthwhile purpose guide you even when you feel afraid.
Origin of the quote
Pudd’nhead Wilson (1894), Chapter XII calendar epigraph.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe underlying maxim is traceable in Twain’s novel. The posted dash corresponds to different punctuation in some editions.
