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You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All…

“You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.” quote by L. Frank Baum
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“You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.”

L. Frank Baum

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Courage means acting despite fear, trusting yourself when danger appears.

In simple terms: Act bravely even when scared.

Key Takeaway

Face fear, trust yourself.

Themes

courage self‑trust fear

Mood

determined inspirational

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • career challenges
  • personal risk
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

psychology resilience confidence

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you acted despite fear?
  • How does self‑confidence affect risk‑taking?
A Different Perspective

Courage can be mistaken for recklessness without preparation.

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