Be brave Quote by Diana Gabaldon
“I prayed all the way up that hill yesterday, he said softly. Not for you to stay; I didna think that would be right. I prayed I'd be strong enough to send ye away. He shook his head, still gazing up the hill, a faraway look in his eyes. I said 'Lord, if I've never had courage in my life before, let me have it now. Let me be brave enough not to fall on my knees and beg her to stay.' He pulled his eyes away from the cottage and smiled briefly at me. Hardest thing I ever did, Sassenach.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Outlander, Season 1, Episode 1, 1991
A character seeks divine courage to confront a painful decision, pleading for bravery rather than pleading for a loved one's presence.
In simple terms: Asking for strength to act, not to beg.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner courage before pleading.
Themes
courage
faith
conflict
love
decision
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- facing a breakup
- making a tough moral choice
- standing up to a loved one
- seeking divine help
Key Concepts
spirituality
personal growth
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true bravery look like for you?
- How can you act without relying on external validation?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on prayer may not guarantee the desired outcome; personal agency is still required.
![“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)
