Be brave Quote by David Levithan
![“I find my greatest strength in wanting to be strong. I find my greatest bravery in deciding to be brave. I don't know if I've ever realized it before,[...] I think we both realize it now. If there's no feeling of fear, then there's no need for courage.” quote by David Levithan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b86/david-levithan-67_be-brave_i-find-my-greatest-strength-in-wanting-t_2616801.jpg)
“I find my greatest strength in wanting to be strong. I find my greatest bravery in deciding to be brave. I don't know if I've ever realized it before,[...] I think we both realize it now. If there's no feeling of fear, then there's no need for courage.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Every Day, 2012
Strength and bravery stem from desire; without fear, courage is unnecessary, linking bravery to confronting fear.
In simple terms: Desire creates strength; no fear means no need for courage.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fear to discover true courage.
Themes
courage
strength
fear
self‑discovery
psychology
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mental health
- leadership
- adversity coping
Key Concepts
existentialism
heroic archetype
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears could you face today?
- How does desire shape your bravery?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring fear may lead to complacency.
![“Brave men are brave from the very first. [Fr., Les hommes valeureux le sont au premier coup.]” quote by Pierre Corneille](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66d/pierre-corneille-2033_be-brave_brave-men-are-brave-from-the-very-first_508886.jpg)
![“Before [Hindus and Moslems] dare think of freedom, they must be brave enough to love one another, to tolerate one another's religion, even prejudices and superstitions, and to trust one another. This requires faith in oneself.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fd7/mahatma-gandhi-23_be-brave_before-hindus-and-moslems-dare-think-of_68442.jpg)
