Fear is not the opposite of courage. Fear is the catalyst of courage.
Joan D. ChittisterRead
Great occasions do not make heroes or cowards; they simply unveil them to the eyes of men. Silently and imperceptibly, as we wake or sleep, we grow strong or weak; and at last some crisis shows what we have become.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Crises reveal our true character, showing whether we are strong or weak.
This quote suggests that significant moments in life do not create heroes or cowards; rather, they reveal the true nature of individuals. Through our everyday experiences, we quietly develop our strength or weakness, and it is during a critical situation that our true selves are displayed for others to see.
Themes
CharacterCrisisStrengthRevealCourage
In practice
Example use cases
During a team-building workshop, this quote could inspire participants to reflect on personal growth during challenges.
Similar quotes
The horrific cases in Ferguson, in Staten Island with the death of Eric Garner, and all across the country serve as stark reminders that we must have a say in who polices us, and how that policing is done. We must, we must, let our voices be heard on Election Day.
Al SharptonRead
I beg you take courage; the brave soul can mend even disaster.
Catherine The GreatRead
Soyons fermes, purs et fidèles ; au bout de nos peines, il y a la plus grande gloire du monde, celle des hommes qui n'ont pas cédé. [Let us be firm, pure and faithful; at the end of our sorrow, there is the greatest glory of the world, that of the men who did not give in.]
Charles De GaulleRead
We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.
Elie WieselRead
I condemn racism on all levels, whether personal or systemic.
Tony EvansRead