Robert A. HeinleinCourage is the complement of fear. A man who is fearless cannot be courageous. [He is also a fool.]
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Courage is the complement of fear. A man who is fearless cannot be courageous. He is also a fool. This is an interesting quote because it illustrates the true meaning of courage.
A coward is someone who fears nothing. They are cowards because they fear nothing, but fear nothing for no reason. The more an individual fears something, the more courageous they are.
These individuals are not fools, since they are still afraid of some things, but their actions show that they are not afraid of anything. For example, if you were to jump off of a bridge and drop ten stories down to the ground with no parachute, this would be considered a foolhardy act by most people. However, if you were to jump off of the bridge and have a parachute with you, then this action would be considered courageous, since you are taking action to protect yourself from getting hurt or killed.
Source: Time Enough For Love
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