True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid...

L. Frank Baum
About This Quote

When Nelson Mandela said, “True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid,” he was talking about the power of responsibility. The ability to do something when it is the right thing for yourself and others.

Source: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz

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