Black Quote by Geraldine Brooks
“I think probably the scaredest I've ever been was in Somalia. I arrived there when the episode that became known as 'Black Hawk Down' was still taking place. The Americans were still pinned down under fire. And everybody else was basically going the other way, and I was the only one putting my hand up for a flight in.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: War Correspondent Reflections, 2010
Courage can arise in extreme danger, but it also exposes one to profound fear and responsibility.
In simple terms: Bravery often emerges amid chaos.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fear to act when needed.
Themes
courage
conflict
personal growth
Mood
tense
thoughtful
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- combat zones
- humanitarian missions
- emergency response
Key Concepts
ethical decision-making
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to act despite fear?
- How do you reconcile personal safety with duty?
A Different Perspective
Moral dilemmas may arise.
![“[Black Hawk] has fought for his countrymen, the squaws and papooses, against white men, who came year after year, to cheat them and take away their lands. You know the cause of our making war. It is known to all white men. They ought to be ashamed of it.” quote by Black Hawk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9c1/black-hawk-36816_american-indian_black-hawk-has-fought-for-his-countrymen_2431586.jpg)
![“I am no more proud of my career as an athlete than I am of the fact that I am a direct descendant of that noble warrior [Chief Black Hawk].” quote by Jim Thorpe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/04c/jim-thorpe-54129_athlete_i-am-no-more-proud-of-my-career-as-an-at_1850341.jpg)
