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Attributes Quote by Alice Foote MacDougall

“Despising cowardice in others, I wished to prove myself no coward. Believing in the good, the gentle, the beautiful things of life, I addressed myself to the sweet duty of keeping these attributes for my children's sake and my own. And in striving to provide a living for them, I found a success…” quote by Alice Foote MacDougall
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“Despising cowardice in others, I wished to prove myself no coward. Believing in the good, the gentle, the beautiful things of life, I addressed myself to the sweet duty of keeping these attributes for my children's sake and my own. And in striving to provide a living for them, I found a success beyond my wildest dreams.”

Alice Foote MacDougall

About This Quote

She rejected cowardice, embraced goodness, and committed to nurturing virtues for her children, achieving unexpected success.

In simple terms: She chose courage and kindness, leading to great success.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtue for personal and familial fulfillment.

Themes

courage virtue family success

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

moral motivational

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • career building
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

ethical living parenting self‑improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal ambition with family values?
  • What virtues guide your daily actions?
A Different Perspective

Success may require sacrifice and risk.

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