Courage, I realised, was not the absence of fear: it was the absence of selfishness; putting someone else's interest before one's own.

Michelle Cohen Corasanti
About This Quote

This quote from John F. Kennedy perfectly captures the true meaning of courage. He is talking about a person who has a strong sense of self and others, but is willing to sacrifice his or her own needs for the good of others. This can be seen in a variety of situations, from taking a job that doesn’t pay as well as you would like, to going against your parents’ wishes.

The American President was right. If you only look at yourself, you will never be courageous enough to do what is truly right for another person.

Source: The Almond Tree

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