It is highly significant and indeed almost a rule, that moral courage has its source in such identification through one's own sensitivity with suffering of one's fellow human beings." (p. 16-17)

Rollo May
About This Quote

This quote is about moral courage. Morality is a way of living that involves respect for the dignity and worth of every person and the recognition and acceptance of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of society. Moral courage is the willingness to stand up for what is right, regardless of whether it is popular or not. It takes courage to stand up for those who are being oppressed simply because they are different from you.

Source: The Courage To Create

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