Finally, finally, this is what bravery looks like. This is what courage looks like. It has nothing to do with dominating the day, every single day. It has to do with showing up and speaking truth. One true sentence after one true sentence.

Hannah Brencher
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In his inspiring commencement speech at Barnard College, Barack Obama said, "Finally, finally, this is what bravery looks like. This is what courage looks like. It has nothing to do with dominating the day, every single day. It has to do with showing up and speaking truth."

Source: If You Find This Letter: My Journey To Find Purpose Through Hundreds Of Letters To Strangers

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