Kilroy J. OldsterWe derive courage from love. Bravery borne from love trumps the ingrained desire for self-preservation.
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We derive courage from love Bravery borne from love trumps the ingrained desire for self-preservation. This quote is pretty broad in meaning. It could be interpreted that courage comes out of love, or that bravery comes out of love, or even both. More likely, the meaning is that courage and bravery come about because of something like love. The sense of fortitude borne from our deep respect for the lives of others, even when they are in harm’s way, can give us the strength to act in spite of fear.
Source: Dead Toad Scrolls
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