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Be brave Quote by Donald Miller

“We don't think much about how our love stories will affect the world, but they do. Children learn what's worth living for and what's worth dying for by the stories they watch us live. I want to teach our children how to get scary close, and more, how to be brave. I want to teach them that love is…” quote by Donald Miller
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“We don't think much about how our love stories will affect the world, but they do. Children learn what's worth living for and what's worth dying for by the stories they watch us live. I want to teach our children how to get scary close, and more, how to be brave. I want to teach them that love is worth what it costs.”

Donald Miller

About This Quote

Source Book: A Million Miles in a Day, Donald Miller, 2022

Love stories shape values; they teach bravery and sacrifice to children.

In simple terms: Stories teach love’s cost and courage.

Key Takeaway

Teach love through example.

Themes

love storytelling values

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

narrative influence emotional development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we model brave love?
  • What stories best illustrate sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex emotions.

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