Courage Quote by Caroline Blackwood
““When one was with her she could almost persuade one that there was something cowardly and despicable in any emotional dodging, in any refusal to experience every single blow that life could deal one, head-on. She could make one feel that there was an almost super-human courage in the way she was not frightened to admit that the only thing she now hoped for from life was a continued consciousness, unpleasant as she well knew that it had to be. All she wanted from each new day that broke was the knowledge that she was still defiantly there - that against all odds she had still managed to survive in the lonely, loveless vacuum she had created for herself.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Traveller by Caroline Blackwood, 1992
Facing life's hardships head‑on is portrayed as a super‑human act of courage, even when one feels isolated and loveless.
In simple terms: Courage is confronting pain despite loneliness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life fully, even when painful.
Themes
courage
loneliness
survival
existentialism
Mood
somber
reflective
determined
Type
literary
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- daily perseverance
- mental health
- relationship breakdown
Key Concepts
existential courage
self‑acceptance
psychological resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confronting pain with seeking help?
- What does “defiantly there” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering, ignoring the value of seeking support.
